Some people assume that the only way to ensure you are getting a dependable vehicle is to buy them new. While this may have been true many years ago, that is not necessarily the case now. The used cars sold at dealerships these days are almost always just as reliable as new ones. Dealers go to great lengths to make certain they can offer this as a promise to their customers. Any pre-owned automobile that is sold at a reputable lot has undergone numerous safety and mechanical inspections. Some of these machines even come with warranties authorized by the manufacturer.