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Private Used Car Sales<\/h1>\n
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Buying a used car is an excellent option when buying a new one isn’t possible. While buying a used car from an individual is a viable alternative to buying from a used car dealership<\/a>, you should do so with caution. That’s because used cars purchased from private parties are often not subject to the same protections as those purchased from a licensed used car dealer.<\/p>\r\n

A private party seller is any person without a dealer’s license who sells or offers to sell a used vehicle. Private sellers use several platforms to post advertisements for used vehicles, including:<\/p>\r\n