Sarah pulled up the Carfax. Mark looked for two specific things: Had the oil been changed regularly?
Buying from a dealer offers more inventory and easier paperwork than a private seller, but your best tools are still independent research , a third-party mechanic , and the willingness to walk away . if you are buying a used vehicle from a dealer
Sarah offered a "multipoint inspection" done by their own shop. Mark politely declined. "I’d like to have my own mechanic look at it," he said. Sarah pulled up the Carfax
Mark was ready for a "new-to-him" truck. He’d spent weeks scrolling through private listings, but the idea of meeting a stranger in a parking lot with thousands in cash felt sketchy. He decided to head to , a local dealership, hoping for a smoother experience. Sarah offered a "multipoint inspection" done by their
A "minor fender bender" on the report might explain why the front bumper looked slightly misaligned. Rule 3: The Independent Inspection