Question 1

Where do these cars come from?

Accepted Answer

These cars are listed locally through various popular online channels like FB marketplace, Craigslist, etc.

Question 2

How do you decide which cars make the list?

Accepted Answer

We put each car through a quality filter - does it have a clean title? Do the cosmetics match the expectations of the price point? Does the car seem like it was well maintained? Does it feel shady? Only then can a car make it onto our list and be considered "worth taking the next step".

Question 3

Are you affiliated with dealers or sellers?

Accepted Answer

No. A seller cannot buy their way onto our list. Each spot on our newsletter must be earned by quality of car.

Question 4

Do you make money from these listings?

Accepted Answer

No. To protect the integrity of our recommended listings, we do not get paid by sellers.

Question 5

Are the prices real and up to date?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but they're negotiable. You're dealing with a dynamic market where you can negotiate based on condition.

Question 6

Do the cars have clean titles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we only send cars that show clean title statuses. We ask potential buyers to verify the clean title status and not just take the seller's word for it though.

Question 7

Have the cars been inspected?

Accepted Answer

These cars have passed our filters and are now considered "cars worth your attention". These are the cars that we'd recommend to take the next steps with (see it in person, test drive it, set up a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), negotiate, etc). See our list of recommended local shops to perform good PPI's.

Question 8

What should I do before buying any car you feature?

Accepted Answer

Learn, learn, learn. Check out our library of posts about the various dynamics of car shopping that will help you choose the right car and pay the right price. Also, utilize our many resources to ensure confidence in the sale.

Question 9

What should I do if I like any of the listed cars?

Accepted Answer

See our articles on what to do next. But in short, have a conversation with the seller and get a feel for the seller and the car. Ask them to tell you about their car, how it was maintained, and why it's being sold. Use our safety guidelines and meet with the seller for a test drive. Then utilize one of our recommended shops for a pre-purchase inspection to build confidence in the sale.

Question 10

I'm trying to sell my car. Can I share my listing on your newsletter?

Accepted Answer

If you would like to list your car in our newsletter, we encourage you to create an ad (utilize our many seller tips) and if your car passes our filters, we will be glad to feature it.

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