How to find the right car for you Obviously, you know that new cars can only come from new-car dealers, but used cars can come from a variety of places.
From private party sellers
You can buy a used car from an individual seller - someone who owns a car they no longer want. These people may advertise their cars in a number of ways. Some simply place "for sale" signs in the windows. Others may park the car in an abandoned parking lot or consignment lots with a "for sale" sign and contact information. Others may advertise in newspaper classifieds or "autotrader" magazines available free at supermarkets and auto parts stores. Others may place ads on online sites such as eBay Motors, AutoTrader, and UsedCars.com. From new-car dealers
Most new-car dealers also have used-car lots. These tend to be late models cars in relatively good condition and with low mileage. Some sell "certified" used cars that have been thoroughly inspected and come with a warranty, at a slightly higher cost than non-certified cars. From used car dealers
These are independent used car dealers who are not associated with car manufacturers. They range from dealers who specialize in exotic cars, antique cars, luxury cars down to dealers who specialize in low-cost cars for people with poor credit and limited finances. Some of the lower-end dealers, called "buy-here-pay-here" dealers, should generally be avoided. They charge high rates for loans, selll older cars with high mileage and potential problems, and have very tight restrictions on payment terms. Many of their cars are repossessed from customers and sold over and over again. From online web sites There are many web sites that offer used cars for sale by individuals and from dealers. One of the most popular is craigslist.com (www.craigslist.com) Another is eBay Motors (www.ebay.motors.com), which provides a number of buyer protection features. And another is UsedCars.com (www.usedcars.com). There are many others but you should take precautions to avoid scams and cheats. ###
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