Where do you find used cars?

There are many sources to find a used vehicle, and depending on your area it can fluctuate.

  • Online marketplaces
    • Autotrader, Cargurus, and Cars.com are great options to search for used vehicles as many dealerships used these websites to publish their listings
      • These marketplaces give yo the option to contact someone at these dealerships to get more information and inquire about the vehicle you may be interested in
  • Online Auto Retailers
    • CarMax and Carvana have been the leading two companies when it comes to buying a used vehicle completely online
      • The used cars that you see on their websites are in their inventory, which makes it easier to get access when inquiring about a used vehicle
      • They have return policies if you as the consumer is not satisfied with the vehicle that you’ve purchased within a certain time period
  • Traditional Private-Party Sales Platform
    • Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace have been popular shopping platforms to find used vehicles from a private seller
      • This method however is the most riskiest as it is very possible to get the very best deal on a vehicle compared to a dealership or online retailer, but you face dealing with potential scammers.