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December 11, 2017

How to buy a used car from a private party

By MATT JONES
Edmunds

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Most private-party sellers will forgo major tuneups or repairs, so it’s a good idea to check what the car might soon need.

Buying a used car from a private-party owner is a good way to stretch your car-buying dollar, but it's not without risk. Although there are state and federal laws that protect used-car buyers, most apply to purchases made at dealerships, not private-party sales.


 
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