Auto Buying & Selling

Buying a used car on Craigslist is a great way to save thousands. My wife and I recently purchased a used 2005 Toyota Prius. Here is our experience buying on Craigslist.

Commentary on why buying a used car is a better idea than buying new.

A little history of the Monroney window sticker on your new car, which tells you so much that can assist you in evaluating and comparing various models.

Most car buyers avoid the word 'lease' because they don't understand it. This fear is completely unfounded—it's a simple, straightforward method of financing a new car. Let me show you...

You can buy a car with bad credit, a lot of people do. Here's how to survive the experience.

Tips and suggestions as well as the personal experience of buying a car online. There are lots of thieves out there - make sure you don't get caught.

Details how to buy a used car from selecting the make and model, negotiating the price, getting a loan, getting the car inspected, negotiating the price, and filling out the paperwork required in California.

When buying a used car, it is vital that you know what to look for as physical signs of accident repairs. By using these helpful tips, you will be able to know if a car has been re-painted. This will help you to avoid inheriting someone else's accident-repaired vehicle.

When purchasing a new or used car, you need to consider more than the purchase price. It may be what you don’t know that makes the price higher than you imagined.

A good deal without all the back and forth of a normal negotiation

So if you're a driver in the UK and you're planning on buying a new car, perhaps you should read this.

Some handy tips for buying a used car from a dealer based on my own personal experience.

There are a wide variety of lower-priced older cars that will last an extremely long time with proper care.

You can skip to the bottom for the survival guide.  But I encourage you to read my experience.

Automotive dealer slang, lingo, and jargon: How to decipher what the salesman is saying!

Need a cheap car but not sure where to look? Every dealer will tell you they have a bargain that can't be beat. Guess what, it can. With just a few simple tips, you will be able to find your low-cost car without setting foot on a forecourt.

You buy a new car and have to pay a destination charge - why? You don't pay a separate charge on a new washer or dryer - why should you on a car?

Find out why car dealerships charge diagnostic fees as well as what and how you should be charged.

What is the four square system? Step-by-step instructions from a pro for using this simple system to close the deal and send your customers away happy.

Buying a used car can be fun or it can be a hopeless quagmire of red tape and negotiations. Follow these tips to buy a great used car. Learn what to look for, how to deal with dealers and how to know if you're buying a mechanically sound used car.

You should always be especially careful when looking to buy a classic car on Craigslist. I've narrowed down some of my basic things to remember when shopping for a classic.

Knowing the tactics used by car salesmen can help car buyers save time and money at the dealership.

These are the very top tips I give my clients and what you should know before you go to buy any car/truck or SUV.

What are the best sports cars you can buy for $100k? Here are ten of the best-performing supercars.

As a potential RV buyer who wants to trade in an older RV, you should be prepared to negotiate the deal you want and not accept the first offer the dealership gives you. They expect you to negotiate.

Stop selling your car at a loss! Use these tips to sell your car like a pro: Get a buyer that will pay for your once-loved auto at your ideal price!

There are two ways to make money from selling classic cars. One is to buy and keep it for years hoping that the price increases, the other is to buy for a low price and flip it for a quick profit.

If you plan on buying a new car in the near future, you need to know what lot rot is and how to detect it.

Looking into financing your next vehicle purchase and wondering if you should consider a credit union over dealership financing? Find out what to expect from the credit union process.

If you're thinking of buying a classic VW Beetle, you need to know a few things beforehand. Discover why the best bargain to be had is from someone who doesn't know he wants to sell.

If you are in the market to buy a classic VW Beetle then this guide is for you. This is a comprehensive guide on what to look for when purchasing a classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle (Type-1), or Bug as known by many. Key points covered are rust-out areas, engine and electrical. If you are in the market for a project or a driver, then this guide is for you!

For many new owners of a recently purchased Corvair (of which there are probably still over 50,000 in operation today), they are angry when they find out, albeit too late, that their $12,000 Corsa is really just a Monza, which sells for $2,000–$4,000 less . . .

I was asked about a scenario that happened to a friend of mine. I would like to share it with you. What was the dealer trying to do?

Selling a car is easy if you know what you are doing. You need three things—good pictures, the right price, and some negotiation skills. Here are some tips on how to make the best deal.

I want you to get a great deal on your next used car purchase, and I want you to drive away confident that the car you bought is a good, solid car with a fair price.

A new leftover car from the previous model year may be thousands less than the equivalent car from the latest model year. Is this option right for you?

16 questions that will help you to better understand your own desires and needs prior to making an RV purchase.

Georgia's law specifically allows cars to be sold per a self-storage facility auction. However, there are other areas in GA law that can create problems properly transferring the title.

Learn if you have what it takes to sell cars and how to get started.

How to find and test used cars and then sell them for a profit. Learn what to look for in a used car, whether to insure it, and how to become a licensed dealer.

Many times people come to the dealership without understanding how their credit score can affect their car choices. Sometimes credit decisions do not make much sense - but there is some basis for the decisions that come out from behind those closed lenders' doors. Here is a brief example.

A personal guide to the challenge of turning your dream—owning a Porsche 997—into a reality. Which model, year, and options are you looking for?

Shopping for a new, used car, truck or van? Read this article first so that you'll have a solid plan.

If you know what you're doing and you can keep your cool, a car or truck dealer will come down quite a bit on the price of the vehicle. Terms, strategies, and things you didn't know.

Basically, to drive a cooler car and have that new-car feeling more often.

Are you looking to get your first car, but are afraid of making a big mistake? Read these tips and have a better chance of avoiding buyer's remorse.

Prepare yourself to get the best deal on a new or used car. Learn how to find bargain vehicles in unusual places, get the right information, and negotiate the best possible deal.

The key to selling your car quickly on Craigslist is to establish a good selling price, clean your car and write an accurate, descriptive ad.

You don't need a lot of money to start selling classic cars, you just need to buy the first car at a good price and then do it again. Buy. Sell. Repeat.

Known problems with some GM engines; if buying a used car, avoid them.

Information to look for online to help you get the best deal.

A review of the pros and cons of buying or leasing a NEW vehicle, and considering one's needs.

Is buying an old police car a worthwhile venture? The answer is yes, if you know where to look and what to avoid. This is your Crown Victoria Police Interceptor guide.

This is a glimpse at my Craigslist car selling experience and tips if you want to sell your car in the same way.