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You can find good deals on used cars by looking through the classified ads in your local newspaper. Auto Trader magazine is a helpful publication that features used car ads complete with pictures for you to browse.
You can also look online for classifieds at Kelley Blue Book’s site, www.kbb.com, and at Auto Trader Online, www.traderonline.com. But be careful as you look into these deals. Not everyone is completely honest when they write their ads. Do you best to verify as much as you can.
Look for vehicles that have been owned by only one person. Concentrate on the ones with low mileage. If the ad doesn’t mention mileage, it’s probably too high. Do all the research you would do with any used car, such as looking through maintenance records, checking the car’s history by its VIN, and having a mechanic check it before you make a decision.
One trick you may run into is the “dealer in disguise.” Sometimes dealers will pose as private owners and place a classified ad for a used car. They pull this stunt because buyers are usually nicer to private parties, and some will only buy from private owners. Plus, owner classified ads are cheaper than the ones for dealers.
You’ll get a better deal from a private owner, so make sure you’re speaking with one. Ask the seller if he or she is a private party or not. If they answer confidently, they probably are. But if they hesitate, you could be on the phone with a sneaky dealer.
All the best,
Timben
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