We Will Buy Your Car at Starks Auto Plaza

We will buy your vehicle at Starks Auto Plaza, your used car dealership in Jonesboro! You can expect the same friendly, hassle-free experience in selling your car to us. In less than 30 minutes, you will get a FAIR-MARKET VALUE offer for your vehicle by one of our expert appraisers. Whether you trade-in your vehicle for one of ours or not, we will buy your vehicle! Your hassle-free FAIR-MARKET VALUE offer is ready. Contact us to learn more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  • Does Starks Auto Plaza in Jonesboro accept trade-ins?
    • Yes! We are always accepting trade-ins. We will be glad to take your used car, used truck, or used SUV and place you in one of our quality pre-owned vehicles.

  • Will you buy my used car outright?
    • Absolutely! You are welcome to sell your used car, used truck, or used SUV to us and we’ll give you FAIR-MARKET VALUE for your vehicle.

  • Why should I sell my used car to Starks Auto Plaza? What makes your dealership different from other used car dealerships?
    • Our mission is to be the best in every area of business. This means providing you a prompt; friendly hassle-free experience. Our knowledgeable staff will give you honest answers without any gimmicks. You will get transparent service from people you know. Our staff will work hard every time to earn your repeat business. You are always family at Starks Auto Plaza in Jonesboro.

  • How can I get an offer for my used car?
    • It’s simple! Contact us to schedule an appointment. In less than 30 minutes, we will assess your pre-owned vehicle and give you a fair-market offer.

  • Can I appraise my used car over the phone or online? Will you visit me at home or tow it from somewhere else?
    • Unfortunately, no. To guarantee the best offer for your vehicle, we will need to inspect it at our dealership in person.

  • Do I have to schedule an appointment for an appraisal?
    • No! Feel free to stop by our dealership any time during normal business hours. But, scheduling an appointment can ensure that you will get speedy service.

  • Why is your purchase offer lower than retail prices?
    • Every vehicle gets our standard 150-Safety Inspection at Starks Auto Service. This is regardless of where it comes from. Your vehicle will also get detailed. Inspection and detailing costs may be factored into your final offer. But, don’t worry. Even for our own vehicles, we try to keep costs as low as possible to ensure you will get the best deal possible.

  • I still owe money on my used car. Can I still trade it in or sell it to you?
    • This depends on how much you owe and the value of your vehicle. Contact us and we can discuss the best path for the both of us.

  • What will I need to bring with me to sell my used car?
    • We will need:
      • your valid driver’s license;
      • vehicle’s registration and title;
      • and keys, remote, manual, etc.
    • If you are still making payments on your vehicle, please contact us to know what else you might need.

  • Would adding extra features and modifications add value to my used car?
    • Adding modifications to your vehicle is like adding modifications to your home. Depending on the market, modifications can either add or lower the value. Also, some modifications can void warranties which can also affect your value.

  • My used car may need a lot of repairs. Will that affect the offer?
    • The more money that goes into making your vehicle safe to operate can affect your value. Before you contact us, you can visit Starks Auto Service. They can inspect your vehicle before you turn it over to us.

  • If I sell my car to you, but change my mind, can I get it back?
    • Yes, you can. BUT, you will have to buy it back from us. It will be at our normal wholesale, no hassle price with approved credit that we offer to everyone. All sales are final.


SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT OR STOP BY FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL!

5 Easy Tips for Driving Safely in Wet Weather

Arkansas is in for a rainy couple of days.

Forecasters are predicting up to 10 inches of rain for Northeast Arkansas; and more southwest of Little Rock.  Rain water by itself is not dangerous.  Driving in rain is not dangerous.

However, driving carelessly in the rain can get pretty dangerous really fast.

According to the U.S. Highway of Transportation, 573,784 auto crashes occurred during rainy conditions (2004-2013).  8% of those (over 2,700) resulted in a fatality.  If you think that’s bad, you should see the statistics for just wet roads.  It’s worse (907,831 crashes; 13% fatal).

Water and careless driving are things that don’t mix.  Here are 5 easy tips for keeping you and your family safe while driving in the rain or in a flood.

 

  1. Turn around, don’t drown: Water over a road is not your ordinary puddle.  The National Weather Service advises people to not try to drive on a flooded roadway.  According to Progressive.com, a vehicle (car, SUV, truck, or whatever) can be swept away in as little as 12 inches of moving water.  Plus, not to mention, driving through a flooded roadway can cause some serious damage to your engine.  Just be smart and try not to drive through it.
  2. If you MUST drive through it, take it slow and steady: Arkansas and all over the mid-south has a lot of country roads and you may have situations where you have to drive through the water to get home (or to work).  We can’t stress tip number one enough.  However, if you absolutely have no other choice, then take the process of driving through the water VERY SLOW.  Watch other drivers to see what they are doing first. Then, try to gauge how deep it is.  If it looks okay, go very slow and maintain a steady pace.  This tip can also be applied to driving on wet roads.  Traction on your tires is already not operating in the best conditions.  Don’t speed and try to maintain a good distance between you and the drivers around you.  Remember; drive not only for yourself, but also for the other people on the road.
  3. Stay off of the phone unless it’s an emergency: Because the road is so slippery, all of your attention is needed.  Not just for your safety, but for the other driver’s safety, too.  If you can, avoid talking on a phone on wet roads and even when going through a flooded roadway (still stressing tip number one).  Only use your phone for emergencies (such as your vehicle is stalled in the flooded water or you’re in an accident).  This tip goes double for texting!
  4. No cruise control: Cruise control is a great feature to have.  In fact, all of the vehicles in our Starks Auto Plaza inventory have this feature.  However, the feature works best in dry weather only.  On wet roads, you have to be able to control the speed in an instant.  AAA says that even if you’re going 35 mph with new tires, you can still loose traction on the road; possibly hydroplane.  Control the car; don’t let the car control you!
  5. Avoid “hard breaking”: We’ve already established that even on wet roads, traction can be very hard to maintain.  Slamming on the breaks when you’re hydroplaning or skidding is very dangerous.  AAA suggests that if you feel your car about to skid out of control, first don’t panic!  Continue to look and steer in the direction you want the car to go, and then accelerate.  They also suggest not doing all of those things all at once.

Above all, make sure that you are using common sense when you’re driving on a wet road (or in any weather for that matter).  Also, make sure your tires are in excellent condition and that your car is in working order.

If you’re car is not in working order, then it’s a good thing you’re on a dealer’s website.

Thank you and always remember to focus on your future and stay safe!

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