Pete Smith Auto Sales Inc

10/31/2026

Just in! Check out the look with the Redline package. Call us at 919-340-2588
https://www.petesmithautogroup.com/inventory/chevrolet/blazer/2880/

10/23/2026

https://www.petesmithautogroup.com/inventory/chevrolet/silverado-3500-hd-crew-cab/2859/

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD, 6.0L V8 GAS, Government owned SC truck, Power pkg, 4.10 axlesVisit us online for more photos, complimentary Carfax report and original window sticker

10/22/2026

I decided to use Google this morning to see what customers are thinking about when shopping for a pre-owned vehicle. It aligns pretty well with what we hear on a daily basis.

DO YOU AGREE?

Top 5 Concerns When Buying a Used Car

• Hidden Mechanical Failures and Reliability: Buyers worry about buying a "lemon" or inheriting expensive, immediate repair bills for the engine, transmission, brakes, or suspension.

• Undisclosed Accident, Flood, or Salvage History: A major anxiety is whether the car was previously totaled, rebuilt, or heavily damaged by water, frame impact, or odometer rollbacks.

• Maintenance and Service Record Gaps: Not knowing how well (or poorly) the previous owner maintained the vehicle—such as skipped oil changes, deferred repairs, or missing documentation—is a top hesitation.

• Financial Terms and Overpaying: Buyers stress over hidden fees, bad interest rates, being locked into stretched-out loan terms, or paying above the vehicle's true fair market value (such as via Kelley Blue Book values).

• Lack of Warranty Protection: Unlike new cars, most used vehicles are sold "as-is," leaving buyers worried that they have no financial recourse if something breaks shortly after driving off the lot.

We buy and sell and trade quality cars, trucks, SUVs, vans commercial and work trucks

10/15/2026

Shopping for a used car?
Here’s what nobody tells you. From someone who buys cars for a living and looks at 10-12k vehicles per week. People get rid of their old car for a reason. Read the Carfax from the bottom first. The most recent repairs will tell you why they got rid of it. Transmission fluid flush + trade in = needs a transmission. Drivability concern + sensor replacement + trade in = engine issues. Recent accident + suspension or steering repair + trade in = undercarriage damage. Most folks don’t just get tired of their car. They get rid of their problem.

10/01/2026

This is the one! 2017 Silverado 8 foot bed, 4X4, 6.0L V8, Under 90K miles, HD trailering with gooseneck. Give us a call at 919-340-2588 or stop by today.

09/30/2026

Second vehicle sold to the Contreras. A family we love doing business with and keeping rolling down the road. Congratulations Anabel!

09/24/2026

Need a super reliable pickup to help fight the gas prices? Take a look at this 2017 Colorado 4WD, V6 Crew cab. ONLY 40K MILES! Give us a call at 919-340-2588 or stop by today.

09/24/2026

LOOK! 2015 F250 Service Body 4WD, 6.2L Gas motor, Ready to work. Give us a call at 919-340-2588 or stop by today.

09/24/2026

ATTENTION Hotshotters, Movers, Builders and anyone looking for a liftgate truck. This truck was owned by the Federal government for it's entire life and has UNDER 43,000 miles!!!!!!
NC truck it's entire life so rust is NOT an issue.
Get it before it's gone.
919-340-2588

09/22/2026

Do you know that we buy cars? It's a really simple process and we always pay more for quality vehicles. Stop in or give us a call today! 919-340-2588