How to Buy a New Car on AutoTrader.com

Do your research on the seller to make sure he is legitimate., Ask for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle., Make an appointment to see and test-drive the vehicle before making any payment. , Pay any deposit or other payments...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Do your research on the seller to make sure he is legitimate.

    Conduct an online search about a business such as checking the Better Business Bureau.

    Contact individual sellers to ask for more information about the vehicle and to ask for more detailed pictures as proof that the vehicle exists. , Then use it to get a car history report from companies like CarFax or AutoCheck.

    The information provided will help you be certain that the car is actually new and that it has never been involved in an accident. ,, That way you are protected from fraud should the seller or the vehicle not be what is claimed.
  2. Step 2: Ask for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle.

  3. Step 3: Make an appointment to see and test-drive the vehicle before making any payment.

  4. Step 4: Pay any deposit or other payments online on a secured browser and with a credit card.

Detailed Guide

Conduct an online search about a business such as checking the Better Business Bureau.

Contact individual sellers to ask for more information about the vehicle and to ask for more detailed pictures as proof that the vehicle exists. , Then use it to get a car history report from companies like CarFax or AutoCheck.

The information provided will help you be certain that the car is actually new and that it has never been involved in an accident. ,, That way you are protected from fraud should the seller or the vehicle not be what is claimed.

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