If you are in the market for a new car, or if you want to get the most money from your old car it is a good idea to check into auto classifieds first. The Internet has made finding a new car and selling your old car a lot easier. There are many benefits to placing an ad online these days.

If you are going to a car lot to buy a new car, you are probably thinking of trading in your old car, right? But you should think again. Most car dealers will not give you the book value for your trade in. They claim this is because they will have to spend money to get the car ready for re-sell. You can expect to get one or two thousand dollars under the book value when you trade in your vehicle. However, there is a way to get more money from your old car.

Try placing your car in the auto classifieds. There are many online sites out there that will allow you to place an ad for little or no fee at all. The great thing about selling your car this way is you will reach a bigger buying market, and you can post great pictures of your car. People want to be able to see what they are buying so plenty of pictures will be a great selling feature.

Auto classifieds can be beneficial if you want to buy a car. You can search through the hundred of makes and models until you find the perfect vehicle. A lot of times, you can find good deals through individual sellers. Why would you want to pay the marked up sticker price at a car lot when you can get a reasonable price on the same car from a private seller?

There are a few precautions you should take when you are buying a vehicle through auto classifieds. If you don’t know much about cars it is a good idea to take someone with you who does. Insist on a test drive. Drive it at different speeds and over different surfaces. This will give you a better idea of how the car performs.

Have the person who knows about cars check under the hood and under the body of the car. You want to make sure there are no major mechanical defects or body defects that will cause a problem. Some individuals will not disclose problems they have experienced with the vehicle. You should ask the current owner for maintenance logs. This will give you an idea of how well the car has been maintained.

The auto classifieds can be a great place to sell or buy a car. Price any car you are trying to sell fairly according to the book value. When you buy a car, make sure you are diligent about checking it out first. Once you start buying and selling through the auto classifieds you may never buy from a car dealership again.