SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCE | Car, Auto, Used Cars:   Buying a Used Car

Spanish Language Sales

If you buy a used car and the sales discussion is conducted in Spanish, you are entitled to see and keep a Spanish-language version of the Buyers Guide.

PRIVATE SALES

An alternative Car, Auto to buying from a dealer is buying from an individual. You may see ads in newspapers, on bulletin boards, or on a car. Buying a car from a private party is very different from SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCE buying a car from a dealer.

Private sellers generally are not covered by the Car, Auto Used Car Rule and don't have to use the Buyers Guide. However, you can use the Guide's list of an auto's major systems as a shopping tool. You also can ask the SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCE seller if you can have the vehicle inspected by your mechanic. Private sales usually are not covered by the Car, Auto "implied warranties" of state law. That means a private sale probably will be on an "as is" basis, unless your purchase agreement with the SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCE seller specifically states otherwise. If you have a written contract, the seller must live up to the promises stated in the Car, Auto contract. The car also may be covered by a manufacturer's warranty or a separately purchased service contract. However, warranties and service contracts may not be transferable, and other limits or costs may apply. Before you buy the SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCE car, ask to review its warranty or service contract.

Many states do not require individuals to Car, Auto ensure that their vehicles will pass state inspection or carry a minimum warranty before they offer them for sale. Ask your state Attorney General's office or local consumer protection agency about the SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCE  requirements in your state. BEFORE YOU BUY A USED CAR