Thursday, June 14, 2012

I live in Florida and I want to buy a used car from a private seller

I live in Florida and I want to buy a used car from a private seller?
What are the steps to making sure im not buying a lemon?
Buying & Selling - 7 Answers
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1 :
Buy it from a woman,not a man.(the mature the woman the better) in case something bad,there will not be so bad.
2 :
look it over very carefully, look for mistmatched b ody panelsdifferent shades of paint. look under the hood for signs of body work, fender bolts having been removed etc, run a carfax, and spend a few bucks ($50-100) to have an independant mechanic do a "pre-purchase inspection"
3 :
The best bet is do a carfax report. Then take the car to a dealership, if it is a chevy, etc, take it to a chevy dealer. Have them to a used vehicle inspection. This is your best bet. Use a dealer of YOUR choice, not anyone that knows the seller. The dealer will give you a great report of the vehicle and they can check for the things that are known to go bad on the vehicle. This is why its good to take it to the mfg of the vehicle you are buying. IF the seller refuses to let you do this, then he is hiding something. I would do this on any car I bought used, whether it was private or a dealer.
4 :
"Lemon" is a term that applies only to new vehicles and only under certain circumstances, but I do understand what you are asking. How can I be sure I'm getting a good car. First ask to see the title. If there is no title, just leave. If there is a title, check the VIN on the title against the VIN on the car, you will find it through the windshield, drivers side and also on the door pillar. If that checks out, look to see if there is a legal owner listed. If there is, they owe money on it and it isn't theirs to sell. If not, make sure the plates and registration are up to date. If all that checks out, tell them you'd like to have your mechanic check it out and you would like to test drive it to the mechanic. If they say no to that, I'd walk away. If they say yes, have your mechanic check it. If it gets a clean bill of sale there, go ahead and buy it. Don't forget to call your insurance agent and have it added to your policy before you drive it after buying it.
5 :
It is your responsibility to make sure that what you are buying is a good deal for you. Tell the person that you want to take it to a mechanic, so that you can get a professional opinion. Mechanics have experience with many kinds of cars, and will be able to spot common problems. This is NOT, a waste of your time. Most shops will do an inspection for free, since it is good advertisement for them. If the seller objects, then there is something that they don't want you to know. Avoid the car. Check it out!!!
6 :
You will want to do your homework on the specific vehicle before purchasing. You can evaluate it's condition, do a Carfax report, and if possible, have a mechanic look at the car prior to purchasing. If you buy a used car private party, it will not technically qualify for lemon law. I will give you a link to a free walk through and you can email me if you have specific questions. Good Luck and happy car shopping! Phone Log: http://www.theautoevaluator.net/Phone_Log.html Walk Through: http://www.theautoevaluator.net/Before_1.html
7 :
IF YOU DON'T DO ANYTHING ELSE, MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT A FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES IN FLORIDA, HOUSTON AND DALLAS THAT ARE COMPLETELY RUINED.