Follow These Tips When Buying Used Cars

This post brought to you by Insurance Hunter. All opinions are 100% mine.

This post is brought to you by Insurance Hunter.  All opinion expressed are my own.

Usually when people look to buy their first car, the main option for many people are to buy a used car.  We bought a used car through a car dealer years ago when we were starting our family, mainly because of the cost of auto insurance and prices of new cars.  

Buying a used car was traditionally done through a used car dealer or through Auto Trader magazines.  However, times have significantly changed because of the Internet.  We can now shop for a used car online from the convenience of our home. 

There are so many options and websites in the Internet that it is hard to know which ones are for real and which ones are scams.  I know for sure that none of us want to lose our hard earned money to internet scams.  This is why it is important for us to use our common sense and be careful of fake ads, manipulated car images and details.

If you are looking to buy a used car? Use common sense when shopping online.  Here are some tips for buying a used car online:

• Shop online, but buy the car in person
• Always get the car inspected by a mechanic before purchasing
• Never send money online when purchasing the car
• Make contact with the buyer via phone or in person to see if the person is real
• Shop for the cars on reputable websites
• Ask questions

If you suspect something doesn’t feel right, walk away. There is no shortage of used cars to buy.  Visit the Insurance Hunter website for more information and tips.