How Do You Buy A Used Car From A Private Party?
This is a summary of what you’ll need to know to buy a used car from an individual (as opposed to a car dealer). You can use many of these hints to assess a used car at a dealer as well. • Try not to make your inquiry call during dinnertime. Don’t call too late in the evening or too early in the morning. • When calling the seller to inquire, have a list of questions ready. Verify the make, model, year, mileage and general condition of the vehicle. Ask why the vehicle is being sold. If the answers to your questions are satisfactory, schedule an appointment. • Be on time for your appointment. If you have to reschedule, call to make arrangements. • Examine the pedals and drivers’ seat for wear. While odometer tampering is not as common as it once was, this will give you a good estimation of how much the car was driven. • Check the tires, especially the front, for wear. If they are worn unevenly, the car will need front end work. Alignment, shocks, tires, tie rods. • With the car off, jigg
When a person spends the money to purchase a used car from a private party, it is always a good idea to be as cautious as possible. At least when a person buys a used car from a dealer they have more security and the track record of the dealer to fall back on. However, if you take the necessary steps, buying from a private party can be a pleasant experience for both parties. Step 1 Research the used car thoroughly before deciding to buy from a private party. Many good Internet resources will allow you to obtain an approximation that you should pay for a used car. See the Resources section for more information. Step 2 Make a list of questions you have about the particular used car you wish to buy from a third party. Some of the common questions you need answered are the reason they are selling the car, the mileage on the car, special features the car has, who the original owner is, accident history of the vehicle and the service record for the vehicle. Step 3 Call the private party to a
