Buying a Used ATV, UTV or Side-by-Side? Ask This Question Before You Buy.

"What Happens If It Breaks Next Month?" 

The used powersports market can offer tremendous opportunities. 

Someone else took the initial depreciation, the machine may already have accessories installed, and you may be able to get significantly more machine for your money. 

But there's another side to buying used. 

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You Know What It Looks Like. Do You Know Its History? 

A clean-looking ATV, UTV or side-by-side doesn't necessarily tell you how it was previously operated. 

Was it ridden primarily on easy trails? 

Was it used for work? 

Did it spend weekends climbing rocks or running through mud? 

Was maintenance performed according to the manufacturer's recommendations? Were repairs performed properly?

That's why a pre-purchase inspection and review of available maintenance records can be important when purchasing used. 

But even a well-inspected machine can experience a future mechanical failure.

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The $10,000 Question Isn't the Purchase Price 

Here's a question buyers frequently overlook: 

What happens financially if this machine needs a major repair shortly after I buy it?

‍If you're financing the purchase, the situation can become even more frustrating. 

You could potentially be paying the monthly loan payment and an unexpected repair bill at the same time. 

That's not the ownership experience most people imagined when they bought their machine.

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Consider Protection Before You Need It 

Depending upon the age, mileage, machine and program eligibility, a Vehicle Service Contract may provide protection for certain mechanical and electrical breakdowns. 

Different coverage levels may be available depending upon the vehicle. The key is investigating your options before there's a problem. 

Once a component has already failed, purchasing protection for that existing problem isn't the solution. 

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Five Questions to Ask Before Buying Used 

Before buying that motorcycle, ATV, UTV or side-by-side, ask: 

1. What is the machine's maintenance history? 

2. Can I have it inspected before purchase? 

3. Is any manufacturer's warranty remaining? 

4. What would a major repair do to my budget? 

5. Is Vehicle Service Contract protection available? 

The best used powersports purchase isn't necessarily the machine with the lowest price. 

It's the machine that gives you the right combination of condition, price, capability and protection.

Before your next powersports purchase, explore your protection options at ConnexPowersports.com. 

Vehicle eligibility and coverage vary. Please refer to the applicable Vehicle Service Contract for complete coverage details, exclusions, limitations, deductible and maintenance requirements.

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