How to get the best deal on a used car (and not get scammed)
How to get the best deal on a used car (and not get scammed)Brooke Crum | Springfield News-LeaderMonica Lopez/Caller-TimesShopping for a car can be stressful, but shopping for a used car is probably even more difficult. Wavebreakmedia, Getty Images/iStockphotoThe Better Business Bureau recently released some tips on how to buy a used car. The News-Leader compiled that information alongside recommendations from a used car dealer. New and used car dealerships typically sell used vehicles that have been rigorously inspected. The Federal Trade Commission's Used Car Rule states that dealers must post a Buyer's Guide for every used car for sale.How to get a free VIN report before buying a used car
according to The next time you're buying a used car, there are a variety of services you can use for a free vehicle identification (VIN) number search. This is especially important if you're buying a car through Craigslist or eBay and there's no dealership to provide free access to a CARFAX report. Free VIN reports typically list any accidents where an insurance claim has been made, in addition to the registrations by state and the type of title the car has. So one of money expert Clark Howard's key rules of used car buying is have the car inspected by a certified diagnostic mechanic of your choosing as a condition of purchase. You'll eliminate nine out of 10 used car buying disasters this way.collected by :Haily Jackson