Where ToStart WhenBuying A CarOnline
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OverviewToday customers visit dealership showrooms less frequently than they
did in the past.
The Detroit Free Press found that “customers are visiting fewer dealers
with the average now at 1.6 visits to physical showrooms, versus five a
decade ago.”
Today's buyers conduct their research online and have a better idea of
what they want when they visit the dealership.
If you are thinking about buying a car online, you will find the below
information useful.
eBay MotorseBay is one of the most popular online shopping websites, so it’s not
surprising that the company has a site that exclusively focuses on
vehicles and auto parts.
Every buyer who uses eBay’s services is protected by the Vehicle
Purchase Protection. This program protects you from nearly every form
of fraud so that you can shop securely.
However, the program doesn’t protect you from everything. For
example, the program won’t protect you from disclosures you failed to
notice.
When buying anything online remember that you’re the one who is
responsible for doing thorough research.
AutoTempestAutoTempest collects the vehicle listings from various sites like eBay,
Craigslist, and AutoTrader.
The site has existed since 2008, and it claims that it has more online
listings than any other site.
On the site, you’ll find numerous handy guides.
For example, they have guides on how you can avoid purchasing a
lemon and how to ship your car.
Buyers like AutoTempest so much because the site makes it easy to
search multiple regions on Craigslist. The fact that it also utilizes so
many other sites makes it even better.
Local DealershipToday every local dealership has a website where you can look at the
cars that are available.
Dealerships also have knowledgeable staff who can help you with your
research, so don’t be afraid to reach out with your questions.
Many dealerships employ staff who specifically assist customers with
their online car search.
If the dealership doesn’t list the car you want, it doesn’t hurt to ask
whether they can still get it for you.
The best dealerships have a network of sellers that they can use to find
your dream car.