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Car dealer?

May 17, 2007 by W A | Posted in Buying & Selling

Is there any good dealer of used cars who i can sale my own car whick i want to sele?

The major car dealer chain in the US that regularly purchases cars outright from consumers is CarMax.

You can read more at their website, CarMax.com.

This is what they say about their process of buying cars from consumers:

3 Easy Steps To Selling Your Car

Step One: Bring Us Your Car
• We check the interior & exterior to make sure its condition is consistent with the age of your car. Excessive wear and tear may affect your car's appraisal value.
• We check the mileage/age. Excessive miles may lower your car's value and narrow its resale market. Average mileage is around 12,000 to 15,000 per year.
• We check the paint & body work for paint lines, overspray, body putty, dents, scratches and other signs of previous body repair.

Frame damage will also affect your car's value because it shows your car has been in a serious accident and may not drive properly.

At CarMax, we don't resell frame-damaged vehicles. These vehicles are sold at wholesale auctions to other dealers.

• When you're ready to sell, provide the proper paperwork.


Step Two: The Offer
• You get an honest, fair written offer that's good for 7 days.
• You get the same great offer whether you buy a car from us or not!


Step Three: Complete The Sale
• If you completely own your vehicle, you and anyone else listed on the title will have to sign it and fill out additional forms. This may take additional time to complete the transaction.
• If there's a pay-off involved, we'll call your finance company and get information to determine your balance. A bank draft may be issued to you for the difference.
• If the pay-off is more than the value of your vehicle, the difference is called negative equity. We'll calculate the difference between your pay-off and our offer to you. We'll accept a cashier's check or certified check for the amount you owe and then pay off the finance company. In some cases, the negative equity can be included in your financing when you buy a CarMax car.

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Another way to sell your car is to sell it through a used car dealer using a "consignment sale." You can check with dealers near you to see if they will do a consignment sale. This can be done in a simple phone call to the dealer.

The following explains how a consignment sale works.

"You take your car to dealership and tell them you would like to consign your car for them to sell. Some car dealers do not consign cars, while some do.

"For those who do, they look consignment as having an extra car on the lot that is not costing them any money.

"The dealer will ask you how much you want for your car. No matter what you say, they will tell you that the amount you stated is too much, and then offer you a much lower figure.

"Once you agree on the figure, for example $7,000, then whatever the dealership sells your car for over the amount of $7,000 is theirs to keep.

"When they sell the car, they call you up and then you come into the dealership to sign some paperwork. They then give you a check for your $7,000."

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Your question doesn't say where you live. If you want to locate the name of dealers near you who will do a consignment sale, go to Google.com and do a search with these terms: auto consignment sale (and add your town or city).

Many independent car dealers will do a consignment sale of a nice car. If the car has problems, most dealers will not be interested in it and you will have to sell it on your own.

Good luck selling your car!

car dealer?

Aug 17, 2007 by Sorry ? | Posted in Buying & Selling

i want to give my salvage car on consigment to a dealer
do i need to have a tax exempt form or something like that ?

Do you mean you want to have the dealership sell the car for you? Please give a little more information.

What does a car dealer have to tell you about a car?

Mar 10, 2007 by ergo sum | Posted in Buying & Selling

I'm a first time buyer searching for a used car. I'm told the dealer will generally not tell when not asked. What can I ask the dealer about the car that he/she is obliged to tell me? Do I have to research the VIN myself or do they provide a detailed history upon request?

Also, how do you know you are getting a good price on a used car? I know that new cars devalue immediately upon purchase, so how can I tell I'm getting a good price?

Any other info would also be a great help. Thanks to everyone!

A reputable dealer should give you a CARFAX report when you buy it.

They are SUPPOSED to tell you if the vehicle has had major damage.

However, be aware that YOU will carry some responsability yourself by doing some research with the VIN. If you're planning to spend thousands of dollars on a car -- you should spend $25 on Carfax.

Places like http://www.nada.com will tell you what a used vehicle (among other things) SHOULD cost. This is one of your primary anti-screw tools.

Use it!

Good Luck!

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Does a licensed car dealer have to guarantee that a used car will pass inspection?

Jan 19, 2010 by Bman31164 | Posted in Buying & Selling

I recently purchased a used car from a NJ licensed car dealer. The car appears to have an emissions issue which the dealer is reluctant to address. The current inspection sticker is good for a few months, but if I wish to have it inspected by the state now, does the dealer have an obligation that it will pass?

Unless the dealer includes such a guarantee in writing, he will not be held responsible for your vehicle inspection. Most states however, require the car or truck to be inspected prior to sale.

To require that the dealer be held responsible for routine maintenance issues after the car is sold, and delivered, would invite everyone who needed new tires, wiper blades, oil changes, and (as in your case) vehicle inspections, to simply demand the dealer pay for it. It would be a nightmare for every dealer, and would cause most of them to either charge much, much more for their vehicles, or close their doors for good.

That being said, if you have noticed a possible problem, and the dealer is reluctant to discuss it, what you should ask for is a written guarantee addressing that specific problem. In other words, you would still be responsible for the inspection, with the exception of that specific issue. The dealer may STILL be reluctant, but relieving him, or her, from blanket responsibility may make it an easier pill for him, or her to swallow.

If, the problem is causing you MAJOR concern, you should either pass on the car, or at least, have it check by your mechanic.

The simple answer is that your dealer is NOT responsible for future inspections; only the one glued to the window when you drive off the lot.

http://usedcarsale.com/answers/questions /maintenance/does_car_dealer_have_to_ins pect.aspx

Good luck to you.

What do you do when both a car dealer and manufacturer dismiss a customer complaint?

Mar 23, 2007 by Spamela | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

Car dealer says the excessive vibration and bumpy ride of my 2005 Acura TL is "characteristic" of the car and there's nothing they can do to fix it. Acura corporate says the same thing. The 2007 model of the car had a fix to the problem (which they're not admitting was a problem in the first place), but they will only switch cars if I pay them $8,000. Does a lemon law apply to something that the dealer says is not a problem? Not sure what to do next... This has been going on for 18 months and I'm frustrated.

CROOKED DEALERS!!

I car that new shouldn't have that problem. They are just screwing you over. No car that new should be doing that. How stupid are they to expect people to think that that is normal?

Contact the better business bereau and file a complaint. That might help.