Used Car Information

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Used Car Information

Last Update: January 4,2012

The Used Car information resources listed below can help you shop and compare used car availability, prices and features whether you are looking for a good used car, or selling or trading your old car for another. Searching for a used car can be a time-consuming experience, so we have tried to consolidate many of the best used cars information resources onto this page.

In addition to listing used car websites, used car dealers, used car pricing information, and warranty information, we have also included links to helpful tips on how to buy a good used car, and a Used Car Inspection Checklist you can use when you actually find a car.

Used Car Articles:

How To Buy A Good Used Car (and NOT a Lemon!)

New Car Lemon Law (How Lemon Laws can help you with new car repair problems)
Used Car Dealer Tricks (How NOT to get cheated on the next used car you buy!)
What Goes Wrong With Cars (and When)
New & Used Car Warranty Information (See if a used car is still covered under a factory warranty).
My Advice for Selling, Trading or Getting Rid of Your Old Car or Truck
Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2009
25 Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2008
Crappy Cars I Have Owned
My Favorite Cars

Used Car Inspection Check List

Click Here for the AA1Car Used Car Inspection Checklist
Use this Used Car check list to make sure the car you buy does not have any serious problems that will require expensive repairs. Print a copy of this check list and use it when you go to inspect a used car.

Used Car Reviews & Information:

Use these information resources to check out a specific vehicle BEFORE you buy:

AutoBeef (See what kind of problems other vehicle owners have had with their cars)
AutoFacts (Used Vehicle Research Reports)
CarFax (Get vehicle history reports)
Car Reviews @ CarPunct.com (owner reviews by year, make & model)
CarSurvey.org (See what other vehicle owners say about their cars)
Consumer Reports (Good, non-biased reviews and BestBuy recommendations)
Federal Trade Commission Used Car Information for Consumers
GM Certified Used Vehicles
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (Good resource for checking for recall information on specific vehicles)
Samarins.com Illustrated Guide for Car Buyers & Owners

Used Car Websites (Shopping online):

Shop and compare both new and used cars online:

Automotive.com
Autobytel
AutoExtra.com
AutoSite
AutoTrader
Autoweb
Carmax
Cars.com
CarPrice.com
ebay motors
Edmunds.com
EveryCarListed.com
ExoticSupercars.com
Overstock.com
Used Cars (Find 1000's of Used Cars online)
Web2Carz.com

Research Used Car Prices:

Look up trade-in values, and typical private party & retail selling prices
by year/make/model, mileage, condition and zip code:

Edmunds Used Car Appraisals
Kelley Blue Book

Used Car Dealers (USA):

Individual dealers & specialty vehicle dealer listings:

Muscle Cars for Sale
O'Steen Used & New Volkswagens (Jacksonville FL)
O'Steen Volvo (Jacksonville FL)
Toyota Used Cars (Westside Chevrolet, Houston, TX)
Used Mercedes WA - I-5 Motors provides a premium selection of quality pre-owned contemporary luxury and performance automobiles including used BMW and Mercedes cars for sale in Tacoma, Puyallup, WA.

Used Car Dealers (Japan):

Japan Auto Auctions (Japanese used car auction site offering used Japanese cars for sale)

Vehicle Transport Services

For shipping new or used vehicles statewide, nationwide or worldwide
Auto Shipping
Auto Transport
Auto Transport (Get an Instant Auto Transport Quote with Direct Express Auto Transport, a national auto transport broker providing door-to-door service in both Open and Enclosed carriers)
Car Shipping
Car Shipping Company
Car Transportation
Nationwide Auto Transport, The Car Shippers
National Transport LLC
Vehicle Shipping

Used Car Warranties:

Buy Used Car Warranty (American Auto Assurance used car warranty at best possible rates)
Extended Auto Warranty (Includes Roadside Assistance)
Extended Auto Warranty (Get warranties up to 250,000 miles)
WarrantyHeadquarters.com (Get a free quote on an extended warranty for your car or truck. )

How To Get Rid of Your Old Car If You Don't Want To Sell or Trade It:

Best Car Donation Program
Buy junk cars Denver - A & A Auto Recycling buys wrecked damaged or junk cars for cash. Call 303-934-9175.
Fast Cash For Junk Cars - Call for a quote
Junk Car Buyers Fontana - (Pays cash for junk cars, Riverside, San Bernardino, Hesperia, Ontario & Monrovia CA)
Towing for Tots (donate cars to help support needy children)

New Car Information Resources:

New Car Information, OEM websites and New Car Dealers

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For Automotive Replacement, Repair and Service Parts Click Here

Need Advice on Purchasing a Used Car? What Makes and Models to Buy or Avoid?

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AA1Car Diagnostic Help
Auto Repair Yourself
CarleySoftware
OBD2HELP.com
Random-Misfire.com
Scan Tool Help
TROUBLE-CODES.com