All used car dealers are required by federal law to tell buyers whether a used car is being sold with or without a warranty. Dealers must clearly display this information on a side window of each used car. The buyer's guide becomes part of the contract at the time of the sale, and any guarantees listed on it override any restrictions in the contract. If the sale is in Spanish, the buyer's guide and all required contract terms must be in Spanish. If you don't see the buyer's guide in the car window, ask to see it before you agree to buy a car.
Many people sell their used cars themselves.
Buying from the owner often means paying a lower price than you can get from a dealer. And buying from the owner means you can learn the car's complete repair history. Dealers, on the other hand, may offer services such as financing or warranties. If the seller won't let you do either of these, do not buy the car. Buying The Car Do not sign the contract until you have read and understood everything in it.