How to buy a used car on AutoTrader

AutoTrader.com, an online car aggregator site, allows you to quickly and efficiently search through thousands of used cars sold by dealers and private sellers. On the AutoTrader website you can find car reviews, tips…

AutoTrader.com, an online car aggregator site, allows you to quickly and efficiently search through thousands of used cars sold by dealers and private sellers. On the AutoTrader website, you can find car reviews, buying advice, and auto financing and insurance comparison tools. To take full advantage of AutoTrader.com, first take the time to learn how to use the site.

Necessary materials

• Cellular telephone
• Компьютер
• Paper and pencil

Knowing how to navigate and use the resources provided on the AutoTrader website can help you find a high quality used car at an affordable price. In a few quick and easy steps, you will be able to find and buy the right used car for you, including the color, age, mileage and specifications of the car.

Step 1: Create a budget. Figure out how much you can afford to spend on a car by creating a budget. Be aware of any registration and tax fees that may apply if not already renewed by current vehicle owners.

Step 2: Finding Funding. Arrange financing before buying a used car. Finding financing allows you to avoid the fees that many dealers charge for financing your car.

Some reliable places to look for funding include your bank or credit union. When looking for financing, pay attention to the interest rate offered as it affects the final price you pay for the car.

Step 3: Choose a vehicle. Decide what type of car you want. This requires you to enter important information using the AutoTrader search function, including your location and distance from your location that you are willing to drive, the minimum and maximum price you are willing to spend, and the style of car you prefer.

Some other information you need to enter includes the year, make, model, mileage, and any features or specifications you are looking for.

Last but not least, indicate if you want to buy from a dealer, a private seller, or both. After you submit your selection, a list of vehicles that match your request will appear.

• Functions: Check the car's reliability indicators before choosing the type of car you want. Luckily, you can find car reviews on AutoTrader that will let you determine if a car is right for you.

Some other sites that offer reliability stories for various makes and models of vehicles include JD Power and Consumer Reports.

Step 4: Take Advantage of AutoTrader. Once you find a few cars that you like and fit your budget, you can either save them to your AutoTrader profile or compare them.

By clicking on the list of vehicles, you will have access to a variety of information, including what your estimated payment will be at the current listed price, where you can make your offer, the value of your trade-in item, if any, and about the amount of the down payment you want to make.

You can also find photos of the car, features of the car, and detailed information about a specific car model.

• FunctionsA: AutoTrader offers a handy comparison tool. This tool allows you to compare cars by trim levels, price difference, mileage, fuel consumption, engine cylinders, and transmission type.

Step 5: Check vehicle history. Check out the free vehicle history report offered for used vehicles sold by dealers.

Otherwise, if you are serious about buying a particular vehicle through a private seller, buy Carfax yourself or use the service offered through AutoTrader, which is also a fee.

Carfax on Vehicle also tells you if the vehicle has ever been declared an accident vehicle by an insurance company due to an accident or other circumstances, such as if it was water damaged.

• Functions: Take a second pair of eyes with you if you see the car in person. This could be a friend or family member who is well versed in various types of vehicles. Your partner's main goal is to keep you from making an impulsive purchase, as they may notice a problem with the car that you can't see.

Step 6: Check before purchase. Then ask the seller for a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

There is a fee for this, but if you're serious about buying a car, it's a necessary step to ensure there are no unforeseen issues with your used car.

Step 7: Title Transfer. Once you've found the car you want and are serious about buying it, make sure you know the requirements in your area to transfer ownership of a car.

• Functions: Making sure the title is clear before buying will save you a headache in the future. You also need to find out if any inspections of the vehicle are scheduled, as the costs are borne by you after you purchase the vehicle.

Step 8: Propose. Now it's time to propose. Some, but not all, listings allow you to make an offer for a vehicle.

Once you've entered your offer, credit score, funding, exchange value, down payment, and a valid email address, you're ready to submit your offer.

Finding a good used car on AutoTrader.com is easy if you know what you're doing. As with buying any used car, be sure to have a reliable mechanic, such as the ones you can find at AvtoTachki, do a pre-purchase inspection of the car before committing to a car purchase.