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Buying a Used Car

This article provides hints and tips for shopping for a used car. It includes a checklist and explains your rights when buying from a dealer or a private party. It also offers buying tips and resources if you have problems after the sale.

Agency Owner

Federal Trade Commission

Audience

Individual

Document Type

Website

Article

ID

143

Language

English

Principle

Spend

Borrow

Resource URL

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0055-buying-used-car