Is it safe to buy a car that needs to be shipped?

Question

I am planning to buy a car. The seller is from another state in the US, Is it safe to go for the deal, what precautions must be taken, and a secure way to get the car shipped to my place and what should be the mode of payment? Thanks a lot

Answer 1

According to eBay, 70% of the cars sold on that site are sold across state lines so buying cars that are not local to you is increasingly common because buyers are realizing that some cars are cheaper in other parts of the country or have had kinder climates that have kept them in better condition.



First you should get it inspected by a qualified mechanic- http://www.inspectmyride.com has a national network of mechanics who will go do a full inspection on your behalf and you don't have to be there.



For payment, consider using a service like escrow.com which will take care to insure that payment clears and that they car is being sold in stated condition. They will even do the tax, title and license for you and you and the buyer can split the cost because it protects you both.



As for transportation companies- you will have to decide if you want a covered transporter or not and cost will determine what you decide in the end but it is advisable to get good digital pictures of the car before it goes on the truck just protect you. Many transporters can provide additional insurance but make sure that it covers everything that you may worry about.



That pretty much sums it up- good luck!

Answer 2

There are many shipping companies and that is not a problem. Be certain you get a written guarantee and be prepared to be disappointed. It would be better and cheaper to fly (bus) there inspect the car, and drive it home. even if you want it shipped I would still go look at it unless it was new and the dealer guaranteed it.

Not all people are as honest as we would hope. You could get a great car and a good deal, or you may get someone else's problem and pay for it for years. I would do it if all seemed good, and I could afford to get ripped off.

Answer 3

If you pay any money at all before you see, inspect, drive and are happy with the car and have a valid, clear title signed over to you then you are about to be SCAMMED. In the old days that was called "buying a pig in a poke". A poke was a sack and once you paid and had it you had been had.

Answer 4

Do you have a scarcity of used vehicles around you? persist with human beings you could take care of head to head in case you could. online finding out to purchase may be sturdy yet you're acceptable there is by no skill any communicate of three day inspection era or something like that. in case you easily want a vehicle. What you do is detect a mechanic on yelp this is round her ask her to take it to them for an inspection. they'll then many times desire a cleared examine earlier they deliver, they are no longer stupid they do no longer desire to furnish away thier vehicle. If any point out of Western union comes up, then confident this is a rip-off.