Here at Auto Credit Express we realize that the high cost of a subprime auto loan means that borrowers with bad credit need to get the very best deal possible – especially if they plan on financing a new car.

While few in number, one way new car buyers can sometimes save money is by choosing a demo vehicle.

What Does Buying a Demo Car Mean? Demonstrator cars – more commonly called demos – are vehicles used by car dealerships for test drives. In many cases, the dealership's managers (and, in a few cases, salespeople) also use demo vehicles for driving to and from work.

These vehicles also usually come from a dealership's own inventory because, typically, they haven't been sold or titled yet. This means they are still classified as "new" cars.

Since these vehicles are still new, they should still qualify for all manufacturer rebates and incentives. We say "should", because some manufacturers place limits on the number of miles a vehicle can have – even one that hasn't been titled – in order to qualify for certain incentives and rebates.

What to Look For in a Demo Vehicle

With that in mind, here are some tips when considering a demo car:

Purchasing a demo car is a great way to save even more on a new vehicle. Just be sure it hasn't been titled or damaged and that the additional discount for mileage is fair.
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