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Buying from private seller

How to Get a Car Loan: Tips for First-Time Buyers

How to Get a Car Loan: Tips for First-Time Buyers

RENEE VALDES-January 24, 2024December 5, 2024

Learn expert tips on getting financing before you buy your first car.

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Facebook Marketplace Cars: What You Need to Know

Chris Hardesty-December 19, 2023July 16, 2025

Facebook Marketplace has a familiar interface for shopping, but it lacks the security of using Private Seller Exchange to buy a car.

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License Plate Cover: Is It Legal?

Chris Hardesty-December 13, 2023February 5, 2025

Smokey gray tint has a cool stealth look but covering a license plate likely violates traffic laws.

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid in white.

Hybrid Cars: Pros and Cons

Chris Hardesty-November 22, 2023December 3, 2024

We delve into advantages and disadvantages of hybrid vehicles, providing you with insights to make an informed decision.

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Is There a Used Car Lemon Law?

Chris Hardesty-November 14, 2023February 6, 2025

Repeated automotive repairs are costly and frustrating. Learn what protection you may have if the used vehicle you buy is a “lemon.”

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Autotrader’s PSX Helps Consumers Safely Buy and Sell Cars

Russ Heaps-August 23, 2023May 12, 2025

If you want to buy or sell a car privately, owner to owner, we’ll show you a safe way to transact.

Common scams to avoid when selling a used car

Common Scams to Avoid When Selling a Car

RENEE VALDES-July 28, 2023February 5, 2025

Find out about common scams when selling a car so you don’t need to guess.

How to Sell a Car with a Loan

RENEE VALDES-July 21, 2023June 9, 2025

So you want to sell your car, but the bank holds the title. Can you sell it before you pay it off?

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How Soon Can You Trade In a Financed Car?

Chantel Wakefield-December 8, 2022February 8, 2025

Avoid trading a financed car too soon. Trade-ins should offset the cost of a new car, not increase what you pay.

Trading in a leased vehicle

Can You Trade in a Leased Car?

Russ Heaps-May 4, 2022December 3, 2024

You have no ownership rights when you lease a car, but you may have some limited options if you aren’t financing your vehicle.

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