Alternative to auto traders?????

[oral.com]

I may be committing blasphemy but getting a used vehicle from a reputable dealership does limit the downside of buying privately.

 

[Jenesis]

I may be committing blasphemy but getting a used vehicle from a reputable dealership does limit the downside of buying privately.

I can't trust buying privately. I don't know enough about cars and taking each car to my mechanic to look at would be a pain. They would only get a short time to do a quick check and could easily miss something.

I would rather buy from a dealership, with CarFax and dealer service records. It may take me a longer time to find that but I have the luxury of time.

 

[LTO_3]

I may be committing blasphemy but getting a used vehicle from a reputable dealership does limit the downside of buying privately.

This is true but if you do buy privately ask to see the entire summary of the car's maintenance and then have your mechanic give the vehicle a serious once over on everything. I did this once as a precaution even though the owner was meticulous about car upkeep. And it's well worth the expense vs being stuck with a poorly maintained car.
And IF there's no legit car maintenance summary then walk away.

LTO_3

 

[henrybogo]

I can't trust buying privately. I don't know enough about cars and taking each car to my mechanic to look at would be a pain. They would only get a short time to do a quick check and could easily miss something.

I would rather buy from a dealership, with CarFax and dealer service records. It may take me a longer time to find that but I have the luxury of time.

you can hire a mobile mechanic that does inspections (private/dealer). $200-$300 have them go over the major stuff. they have a youtube channel for those that do inspections without the buyer present; they've been at this for a long time btw.

 

[Jenesis]

you can hire a mobile mechanic that does inspections (private/dealer). $200-$300 have them go over the major stuff. they have a youtube channel for those that do inspections without the buyer present; they've been at this for a long time btw.

Thanks but then I'm paying money for every car I want to look at. It just doesn't make sense for my personal situation.

Plus with some dealerships there are added incentives. Free winter tires, partial warranty for free that is still on the car.

I just prefer to use a dealership.

 

[Mister pantstent]

I've had good luck with both web and app. Shitty the website gives you a hard time as its really a lot nicer to see images and read specs on a larger screen

Must second Toyota good, Jeep bad.