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Used-car are on the rise, with odometer rollbacks, flood-damaged vehicles, title washing, and fake online listings costing buyers thousands.
Major red flags include sellers who refuse inspections, can't provide service records, or pressure you to act quickly.
Protect yourself with a vehicle history report, a mechanic's inspection and diagnostic scan, and by never sending money before seeing the car in person.
With new vehicle prices still painfully high, millions of Americans have turned to the used-car market hoping to save money.
Unfortunately, scammers have noticed. From rolled-back odometers and flood-damaged vehicles to fake online listings and washed titles, today's used-car are becoming increasingly sophisticated. And thanks to modern technology, some forms of fraud are actually becoming easier to pull off.
The good news? Experts say buyers can protect themselves if they know what warning signs to look for before handing over any money.
"The biggest red flags are usually information gaps," said Cole Reiken, Managing Director of BlueDriver. "A seller who can't produce service records, rushes the transaction, or resists a pre-purchase inspection is telling you something."
Here's what consumers need to know before buying their next used vehicle.
If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is
One of the most common mistakes shoppers make is becoming fixated on price.
A vehicle that is significantly cheaper than similar cars with comparable mileage (and condition) should immediately raise a red flag in your head.
According to Reiken, there is almost always a reason for a large pricing discrepancy. "The gap between price and reality almost always has an explanation, and it's rarely a good one for the buyer," he said.
While everyone wants a bargain, an unusually low price could signal hidden mechanical issues, accident damage, title problems, or outright fraud.
Pro tip: If you're buying from a private seller, suggest meeting at an independent repair shops parking lot. A legitimate seller usually won't mind, while a scammer often suddenly becomes unavailable. Plus, you can immediately get a pre-purchase inspection if the vehicle passes your initial review.
Odometer fraud is becoming a bigger problem
One scam that experts are watching closely is odometer rollback fraud.
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