Buying a used car from a private seller can be a cost-effective way to find your ideal vehicle. This guide covers everything from setting a budget and checking the car’s history to inspecting the vehicle and handling paperwork. Follow these steps to ensure a safe and smooth transaction. For added security, consider using an escrow account to hold the payment until you receive the car’s title.

Rollback odometer is the illegal practice of rolling back a vehicle’s odometer to display a lower mileage. This deceitful act is prevalent in the U.S. used car market, impacting thousands of unsuspecting car buyers annually by altering the actual mileage of vehicles. By presenting false mileage, sellers can inflate prices and hide a car’s true wear and tear.

If you’re wondering which second-hand car is a better deal: one that comes from an individual seller, or one that comes from a company owning a whole fleet cars, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll demonstrate the pros and cons of the latter; in fact, we’ll even give you our verdict!