
Used Car Buying Guide
Check Out the Used Car Buying Guide Supplied by the Team at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia
The process of buying a used car can cause some anxiety for some car shoppers. They may not feel like they have the necessary information needed to make an educated choice. Luckily, the team at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia, located at 490-2 Killian Road in Columbia, SC, is your resource when you are in the market for a pre-owned vehicle. Below is a used car buying guide that we feel can be helpful when you enter the market for your next ride.

What Are the Benefits of Buying a Used Car?
There are many benefits to choosing a pre-owned vehicle when you are looking for a new car. Some of the advantages include:
- Much of the depreciation of a vehicle has already occurred
- A greater selection of options
- Lower taxes, registration fees, and insurance costs are associated with used cars
- You can get more features for the cash that you have to spend
- Used car pricing
How to Pick the Right Used Car for You?
Choosing a used car when you select the team at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia can be easy. Here are some ways that you can make the process quicker and simpler:
- Use our online search filters to eliminate options that don't match your preferences, needs, or budget
- Research and choose brands and body styles to find out which ones appeal to you
- Decide how much mileage you are comfortable with on the odometer of a pre-owned vehicle. We have choices all over the spectrum in our inventory
- Read the vehicle history report
- Schedule your test drive with McDaniels Subaru of Columbia


Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Program
When you're looking for a vehicle that combines affordability, reliability and peace of mind, the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned program is the perfect solution. With rigorous inspections, extended warranty coverage and exclusive benefits, Subaru CPO vehicle delivers exceptional value beyond a standard used car.
- 152-Point Inspection & Reconditioning
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance
- Factory-backed 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage
Learn more about the benefits of the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned program.
Tips for Buying a Used Car at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia
Shopping for a used car, truck, or SUV at our dealership can be a fun experience. We believe that the process is seamless when you follow these tips:
- Enlist the assistance of one of our helpful sales consultants. They can answer all of your questions about any vehicle in our inventory
- Complete our online credit application before you leave home. It will allow our finance professionals to get you approved for a used car loan before you arrive
- Use our online trade-in form to get an estimate of your current car's worth. This step will also save you time at our dealership
Reach out to the sales team at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia to schedule your test drive of a pre-owned vehicle from our selection today.
* Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license. Not responsible for typographical errors. We thank you for your business and appreciate the following and only accepted methods of payment: Certified Funds, cash, financing or leasing options. We do not accept Credit Cards for payment of purchasing your vehicle.
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McDaniels Subaru of Columbia
490-2 Killian Road
Columbia, SC 29203
- Sales: 803-461-0257