What should I say to the dealer?
“Say, the CarFax says this vehicle has been sitting on the lot since last year....why?”
“What has been done to maintain the vehicle?”
Just be straightforward. “I like the car and would like to buy it, but it’s been on the lot for eight months. That’s unusual for a low mile Hyundai Accent at such a decent price. Have there been any issues with the vehicle of which I would want to be aware? Has it had any mechanical problems or bodywork that might not show up on a Carfax report?”
At least they’re confident that it’s been fixed whatever it was, if indeed there ever was anything wrong with the car, given the Certified warranty.