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Buying
and Selling Cars
Research
Sites
Consumer
Reports
Excellent source for information about new
and used cars. Some of the areas covered are reliability,
safety, equipment features, fuel economy, car comparisons,
ratings, and pricing. Also offers advice on dealing with
car sales people, what questions to ask, and important considerations
in buying a car. Call or come to the Reference Desk in the
Library to access subscriber-only materials for free.
California
State Automobile Association (AAA )
You don't have to be a member of AAA to access
a wealth of information on buying a car at this site. For
example, get comprehensive reviews of particular car models,
help with narrowing choices, and specific information on
what to do with your old car.
Carfax
Must-have for used car buying. Provides a
title report covering accidents, previous owners, original
buyer location, etc. Costs money, but may save a buyer in
the long run.
Autocheck
Alternative to Carfax. Provides about the
same information for the same price.
Pricing
Sites
Edmunds
New and used car pricing and reviews. Directory
of links to safety data, insurance, financing, and lots
of other automobile information.
Kelley
Blue Book
Find your Blue Book value online. New and
used car pricing and reviews. Lemon checks, automotive guides
and much more.
Listing
Sites (all are free to buyers)
Autotrader
Place ads for $35.
CraigsList
Mostly private parties sell on this site,
but a fair number of dealers, sometimes disguised as private
parties, also use it. Free for sellers as well as buyers.
EBay
Motors
Auctions from dealers and private parties
($60-$80 insertion and transaction fees to sell).
Car.com
Used mostly by dealers. Fees to sell.
Cars.com
Used mostly by dealers. Fees to sell.
Autobytel
Used mostly by dealers. Fees to sell.
Autotropolis
Used mostly by dealers. Fees to sell.
Member
Buying Programs
AAA
Car Buying Service
AAA puts you in touch with local dealers who will give you
their special AAA price without having to haggle. Must be
a member of AAA (but you don't have to have your insurance
through them).
CarsDirect
This site uses the power of large groups of people to garner
low prices for cars. No membership fees are charged and you
can find the car of your choice online. Rated highly by a
number of reputable organizations.
Costco
Auto Program
Open to Costco members, this site connects you with dealers
offering special prices on new cars. No negotiation is necessary.
DMV
Paperwork
California
DMV Site for Buying or Selling a Vehicle
Get answers to all your questions about the paperwork required
when buying or selling a car. You can download the necessary
forms from this site.
Donating
a Car
Belvedere
Tiburon Library Vehicle Donation Program
Should you decide to donate your old car to a charity instead
of trading it in or selling it yourself, check out the Library
site. Trade that old car for some new books for your library!
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