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Vehicle History Reports
If you are in the market for a used car, you must get a Vehicle History Report AND have the car inspected by a certified mechanic on a lift. Do not buy a used car without these two very important pieces of information. Making an educated decision on a used car purchase can save you thousands of dollars. Don't make a huge mistake. You have been warned!...[more]
Understanding a Vehicle History Report
We’re now going to walk you through the process of actually reading and understanding vehicle history reports. You’ll quickly learn how to spot the good, bad and the ugly, so that you can be one step closer to buying your used car....[more]
10 steps to buy a used car
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Step 1: Find Out How Much You Can AffordStep 2: What's the Right Car for You?
Step 3: Find Your Car's Value
Step 4: Contact and Communicate with the Seller
Step 5: Get Both a History and a Safety Report on the Car
Step 6: Conduct a Thorough Walk-Around
Step 7: Conduct a Thorough Test Drive
Step 8: Go the Extra Mile to Assure Quality
Step 9: Negotiate Your Best Private Party Price
Step 10: Negotiate Your Best Dealer Retail Price
7 Tips for Buying a Used Car on Craigslist
Buying a used car on Craigslist has become quite popular. The Craigslist experience revolutionizes the idea of buying a used car, as buyers can very quickly compare many different deals. Here are some ways to capitalize on this new alternative for online car shopping....[more]
How to Safely Buy a Used Car on Craigslist
What the law says:
The free posting phenom that is Craigslist helps millions find and sell millions of…things. Whatever it is you seek, the website has a reputation for the odds being good, and in some cases, the goods being odd. On the more wholesome side, cars are hugely popular items. Here are some things to know when you set out to buy a used car on Craigslist....[more]
The following is a guest post from reader Andy, who bought his last vehicle on Craiglist and shared some of his experiences and advice.
I bought our last vehicle used on Craigslist (CL) and am a big advocate of buying used and direct from private parties (i.e. not from a used car dealer). New cars depreciate significantly when you drive them off the lot and that works to the disadvantage of the used car seller and the advantage of the buyer. Also, provided you can avoid lemons and rust, with regular maintenance today’s cars (especially those with a V6 engine) can reliably last up to two hundred thousand miles before they need to be replaced....[more]
I’m sure you’ve heard of lemon laws which provide protection to consumers who buy used cars that have been misrepresented as being in good condition or otherwise fail to meet quality and performance standards. But did you know that lemon laws only apply to auto dealers in most states?...[more]
How To Buy A Used Car on Craigslist
Guide to Buy a Used Car on Craigslist
I bought our last vehicle used on Craigslist (CL) and am a big advocate of buying used and direct from private parties (i.e. not from a used car dealer). New cars depreciate significantly when you drive them off the lot and that works to the disadvantage of the used car seller and the advantage of the buyer. Also, provided you can avoid lemons and rust, with regular maintenance today’s cars (especially those with a V6 engine) can reliably last up to two hundred thousand miles before they need to be replaced....[more]
How to Buy a Used Car from a Private Party
This is a summary of how to buy a used car from an individual or private seller (as opposed to a car dealer). Many of these hints are helpful with a dealer as well.
Steps:
1 Make sure you have a clear budget and set aside the necessary cash. Unlike a dealer who may help with financing, a private seller will expect to be paid with cash or check. Ideally, you should spend less than 30% of your savings on a car. If you don't have the cash, apply for financing and get approved before approaching a seller....[more]
Autocheck vs. CarFax
An AutoCheck® vehicle history report helps you understand a vehicle's history, enables you to compare similar vehicles you may be considering and helps you select the vehicle that's right for you. This has been AutoCheck's mission since it debuted over 10 years ago, and it is a mission that continues through relationships with trusted industry leaders such as NADAguides.com, CarMax, eBay Motors, Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds.com.
We understand that you have a choice when it comes to researching a vehicle's history. How does AutoCheck stack up against the competition?...[more]
