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.