Fees and Taxes to Anticipate When Buying a Pre-Owned Car

When you're buying a car, you have to remember that the sticker price isn't the only cost you have to worry about. This is just as true when you're buying a pre-owned Alfa Romeo vehicle. We make the process as transparent as possible here at Helfman Alfa Romeo of Houston, so we want our customers to know what kinds of taxes and fees they need to expect when making a purchase

Taxes

When you're buying a used car from a dealership in Texas, expect to pay 6.25 percent in tax. It's not an excessive amount by any means, but it should be factored into your budget when you're getting ready to make a purchase or deciding between multiple vehicles.

Fees

There are also a number of fees that could affect a used car purchase. You'll have to pay title and registration fees, which put the car in your name and registers the vehicle with the state. You're not going to be able to drive your pre-owned Alfa Romeo car around without taking care of that first!

There are also fees charged by the dealer who sold you the vehicle. You may need to pay a documentation fee, which covers the work that's done to put your paperwork together. You may also have a destination fee, VIN etching fee, or extended warranty coverage to pay for.

Other Costs

You also have to remember the other costs associated with vehicle ownership. You'll have insurance to worry about, although it tends to cost less to insure a pre-owned vehicle than it would to insure a new one. Also keep in mind fuel costs and maintenance expenses when you're making your budget, and it will be easier to find a pre-owned model that won't cause you financial stress.

If you want to learn more about our selection of pre-owned models, just visit our Alfa Romeo dealers in Houston. We're here to answer all of your questions!