| Are you looking for a cheap used car? If so, there are | | | | a warning about shipped cars. The website warns |
| many great places you can look, including Craigslist.org. | | | | these are scams. Craigslist is designed to connect local |
| This online classified website has increased in | | | | buyers and sellers; therefore, shipping a car is not |
| popularity, meaning more cars listed and some great | | | | necessary and is usually a sign of a scam. If you want |
| deals. | | | | to travel to buy a car, that is your choice, but be |
| If this is your first time buying a used car from | | | | cautious of a seller who says right from the start that |
| Craigslist, continue reading on for some helpful buying | | | | the vehicle can only be shipped to buyers, not picked |
| tips. | | | | up. |
| Don't believe everything a seller says. Most people are | | | | Know a car's estimated retail value before agreeing to |
| honest when selling used cars, but you will find some | | | | make a purchase. Many factors go into determining a |
| individuals who are willing to stretch the truth. For that | | | | car's estimated value, including damage, recently made |
| reason, don't believe everything a seller says. Instead, | | | | repairs, and overall condition. However, you can use |
| verify the information with your own eyes. Before | | | | the Kelley Blue Book and other similar programs to get |
| agreeing to buy a car from Craigslist, setup a meeting. | | | | a good idea of a car's value. Unfortunately, some car |
| This is to inspect and test drive the car. You can have | | | | owners are just trying to make money, meaning they |
| money on hand to make an immediate purchase, but | | | | may list their car with a high price. Before buying a |
| don't agree to anything until you know the car in | | | | used car on Craigslist, ensure you truly are getting a |
| question looks and runs as originally described. | | | | good deal. Do this by comparing the asking price with |
| You should only use Craigslist.org to buy a car that | | | | the estimated value. Download the free Craigslist |
| you can pick-up yourself. Right on the website, there is | | | | Reader from to ensure you get the best deal. |