Because the cars have been used by several drivers, they probably are not cared for as well as cars that are driven by one person. This means you're likely to get a good deal. Banks sell repossessed cars to pay off defaulted loans. The vehicles can often be purchased at auctions or directly through the banks. The quality of your deal depends totally on who drove the car and how well he or she took care of it.
Individuals sell their cars through newspaper ads.
However, have the car checked out thoroughly by a mechanic before you buy it because you may not receive any warranties or other protections once you purchase the vehicle. Once you find a car that passes these tests, hand over your checklist to your mechanic to verify it. If the mechanic agrees with you, bargain with the seller as you would with the salesperson at a new-car dealership. Other used-car price guides on the Web include the National Automobile Dealers Association and Kelley Blue Book .