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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
I have bought a number of cars off Ebay, as well as at a distance.
Obviously, the best thing you can do is go to the car. But if you can't, here are some tips.
Before I purchase a car, sight unseen, I have a PPI performed by an authorized dealer for the brand that I am purchasing. If the seller resists, there is probably a reason.
I have the owner fax me a copy of the title, or if a bank hold it, get the contact information for the bank, as I need to find out the pay off on the car, because I am going to pay off the car and pay the balance to the seller and make sure that the title is released to me.
If the car passes PPI, and I am satisfied as to who holds the title, I complete the transaction. If anything seems fishy, I walk.
I then arrange transportation, for either the car... or me. I love a long drive!
There is a start. If you follow a few precautions, buying a car at a distance can be fun... or it can be a disaster. PM me if you need any help.
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I've bought a few long distance buys.
Go and get the car make the payment in person. Pictures as well as people can be deciving.
GET THE PPI before any money exchanges hands and as well before the sale as a negotiating stick to either lower the price and or get out of the deal.
Always provide the back door for any car purchase, cause once someone has your money than ITS HARD TO GET IT BACK.