There are many places where you can buy a used car, including: Consider the price of the car. It seems obvious, but car dealerships, new or used, can tempt you with a small monthly payment. You should definitely look at the total price of the car, including interest. Warranties The purchase of a car “as seen” rejects any warranty. You should not expect legal protection if the car is a “lemon”. There is no used car lemon law in Florida. Unless the dealer specifically disclaims all warranties in writing, you are at least covered by implied warranties of merchantability (the product will do what it is intended to do), fitness for a particular purpose (the dealer`s opinion that the car is fit for a particular purpose, such as towing a trailer) and good title. If the dealer offers its own written warranty, read the terms carefully to determine what repairs are covered, the extent of coverage (parts, labor, deductibles, exclusions) and other conditions. The dealer may attempt to sell you an extended service contract. You should consider the extent to which the same repairs are already covered by the dealer`s warranty. The value of a service contract is determined by whether its price is likely to be higher or lower than the cost of repairing the vehicle. If you have a problem with a used car you bought from a Wisconsin dealership, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) may be able to help.

However, Wisconsin law states that before you can investigate your case, you must notify the dealer of the problem and give them an opportunity to resolve the situation. Keep a record of every contact with the dealer, including who you talk to and when. Receive an invoice for repairs or write down the date, time and name of the repairer. Be reasonable and friendly with the dealer. Make it clear what exactly you want the merchant to do to solve your problem. If you are unable to resolve your dispute with the merchant, please contact WisDOT`s merchant and agent department at (608) 266-1425 or by email: DealerLicensingUnit@dot.wi.gov. Implied warranties are non-express, unwritten promises made by a dealer to the buyer. If a used car does not come with a written warranty, it is still covered by implied warranties, unless it is an “as is” sale.

Here are some common implied warranties: In Ohio, a used car dealership can sell a car “as is.” “As seen” usually appears with the term “no warranty”. This means that the dealer is not responsible for problems with a used car once the buyer has driven it off the property. The buyer assumes the risk for the quality of the car and must pay for all repairs after purchase, even if he finances the purchase with the dealer. The buyer`s obligation to make payments for the car is not related to the working condition of the car. You can also find used cars in the newspaper or on the Internet. Popular used car websites include eBay Motors, Cars.com, AutoTrader.com, and Autobytel.com. You can also read ads in newspapers or visit local vendors. Consumer websites that offer advice on buying a car: Most car dealerships that sell used cars must comply with the Federal Trade Commission`s (FTC) used car rule. Car dealers who sell or offer for sale more than five used vehicles in a 12-month period must comply with the rule. Banks and financial institutions are exempt from the rule, as are businesses that sell vehicles to their employees and lessors that sell a leased vehicle to a lessee, an employee of the lessee or a buyer found by the lessee. Dealers in Texas have the right to repossess your car without notice, even in the middle of the night.

Keep your records safe and up-to-date for your protection. Search the internet for websites that offer customer reviews and information about used cars. Dealers may offer a full or limited warranty on some or all of a vehicle`s systems or components. Most used car warranties are limited and their coverage varies. NOTE: The fee for the contract termination agreement is non-refundable. However, if the merchant charges a restocking fee, he must deduct the contract cancellation fee from the restocking fee. If the dealer has not charged the withdrawal agreement and has sold or transferred ownership of the vehicle that the buyer has used as a deposit or exchange, the market value or the value specified in the purchase contract must be refunded, whichever is greater. Most used vehicles are offered by dealers “as is”. If you expressly negotiate and knowingly accept such an offer, you waive your implied warranties of merchantability. Nothing in any law requires you not to sign any waiver of your implied warranty rights under any circumstances.

The law prohibits going back or changing the number of kilometres on an odometer. Texas law requires the seller of a used vehicle to report the total number of miles driven by the vehicle when transferring title. Make sure you get a copy of the number of kilometres when you sign the contract. If you purchased your used car from an authorized dealer in Wisconsin, you are protected by Wisconsin`s motor vehicle laws. You do not have the same coverage when you buy from an individual. In addition, it is important to remember that you always have the right to shop and compare when buying, especially if you are buying an item as expensive as a new or used vehicle. You`ll find the process much easier if you understand that you can shop around and compare not only for your local car dealerships, but also for your financing and warranty services. EXCEPTION: The contract cancellation option agreement does not apply to used cars priced at $40,000 or more, new cars, private sales, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, recreational vehicles, or vehicles sold for business or commercial purposes (and not to pickup trucks purchased for personal use). The used car rule applies in all states except Maine and Wisconsin. Both of these states are exempt because they have similar regulations that require dealers to publish information for used vehicles.

The rule applies to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. Payment packing or loading is a colloquial term used to describe a practice promoted by the credit insurance industry and used by the automotive industry to trick customers into agreeing to purchase additional products such as credit insurance, service contracts, chemical preservatives, and security features without revealing their true impact on their monthly payments. Any used vehicle legally offered by a dealer must have a used buyer`s guide in its window, which contains information about the warranty status of the vehicle, as offered by the dealer. If negotiations are conducted in Spanish, you must receive a copy of the Spanish version of the buyer`s guide used. It is usually better to buy a used car from a new car dealership than from a used car dealership. Most new car dealerships only keep the best cars they take as a trade-in. They give better guarantees and have better service facilities.

The exception is used car supermarkets like CarMax – they sell reliable used cars, offer warranties and have good service centers. Selling a car by a dealer that cannot be safely driven on public roads is a violation of a dealer`s licensing regulations (CWR 46.70.101(1)(b)(viii)). This means that the car must have at least headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, brakes, windshield wipers, a crack-free windshield that significantly obstruct the driver`s field of vision, and tires with a minimum tread area of 2/32 inch. Since it is also illegal to drive a dangerous motor vehicle on public roads, the owner of a vehicle also takes responsibility for the condition of the car. Newspaper and Internet ads can give you an idea of price ranges. The Texas DMV website contains information about new and used car prices. Don`t forget to look for discounts and other incentives that may be available when buying a new car. There are several online resources such as “blue books” that are used by dealers to determine price ranges for used cars.

Many people sell their own used cars. Buying from the owner often means paying a lower price than you can get from a dealer. And when you buy from the owner, you can check the complete repair history of the car. Used vehicles from dealerships may cost more, but offer services such as financing or warranties and can also provide the vehicle`s history. Buyers shouldn`t buy a used car “as is” unless they`re willing to pay for anything wrong. A dealership does not pay for repairs to a car that is sold “as is,” even if the car is within a few blocks of the dealership while the owner drives it home. Buyers should ask the dealer if they can have the car inspected by a mechanic before buying and try to find the car`s repair history. To avoid big surprises when buying a used car, buyers should get a warranty of at least 30 days on the most important components or include a short return period in the agreement where they can get their money back for the car if they change their mind for any reason. All used car dealers are required by law to tell buyers whether a used car is sold with or without warranty. Dealers must clearly display this information on a side window of each used car. This buyer`s guide or window form must indicate: Consumers who purchase a used car for less than $40,000 must be offered a two-day contract termination agreement. If you purchase a service contract from the dealer within 90 days of purchasing a used car, the dealer cannot void the implied warranties for the systems covered by the contract.