It is usually safe to buy a used car from the owner, but there are some pitfalls you need to be aware of. There is a list of questions you should ask before committing yourself to a sale.
Any time you buy a used car the owner isn't going to be completely truthful. Your best thing to do when buying a used car is to ask for the VIN so you can do a carfax.
No, the owner is the person who's name appears on the title. If you buy the car and then it is titled in someone else's name they are the legal owner of the car.
A used car engine is safe if it was worked on by a certified professional. That way you know you will get quality added to the engine for optimal performance.
What ever you can get in writing from the owner.
owner of this car vin 2g1wf52e829381693
Every car owner owns a car with different car numbers.
If you are mainly looking to get the best price that you can for a vehicle, you are normally better off buying a used car from a private owner, as they are usually more motivated to sell. If you are looking for a vehicle with a warranty, you will be able to find used cars at a dealership that carry a warranty.
be very suspicious if the owner is not American
WHO WAS PREVIOUS OWNER OF CAR? NAME ON TITLE OF CAR PREVIOUS OWNER OF CAR? looking to find out previous owner how many previous owner
The car owner is responsible.
Car Fax will tell you where the car was last registered and it will tell you witch dealers have had your car in their inventory and where they got it from. Car Fax will not give you the names of private individuals who have owned your car and with out the previous plates it would be difficult to find out who had owner ship of it. You could see if the title history is kept from owner to owner through the dmv.
The owner of a car or used car dealer is responsible when selling a used car. Under law, private sellers of most motor vehicles must buy and show potential buyers the Used Vehicle Information Package.