Buying a car may be thrilling and fun. It’s simple to get swept up in the excitement of getting a new set of wheels. Here are some suggestions to help you stay safe during this procedure.

1. Ask to see their dealer license if someone claims to work for a dealer while you are not at their place of business. Illegal vehicle salespeople may claim to represent a reputable dealer. Call them to confirm this, especially if you’re thinking about buying something from someone you met through a newspaper ad or an online classified website like Craigslist.
2. Always request to view the title for the car. In the state of Vermont, titles are required for any automobiles that are at least 15 years old. Without a certificate of title, a car cannot be registered, and it is unlawful to sell a vehicle without a title. If someone claims the title is at your house or is being held up at the bank, don’t fall for their trick. No sale without a title!
3. Check to verify if the title is marked as such and inquire as to whether the car has ever been designated as salvaged, rebuilt, or wrecked. Vehicles with labels like “salvage,” “rebuilt,” “totaled,” “flood car,” “reconstructed,” etc. are only worth about 50% of what they would be valued on the open market. In Vermont, it is against the law to sell a car without stating this in advance, both orally and in writing on the bill of sale and other relevant selling documentation.
4. Verify the accuracy of the vehicle’s odometer reading. The car must be declared to have “actual mileage unknown” if the odometer reading is incorrect. Generally speaking, vehicles in this condition are worth 50% of their book value. Furthermore, if the odometer is malfunctioning, a vehicle cannot be inspected in Vermont.
5. Request permission to have your mechanic examine the car. Before making a purchase, it never hurts to have a vehicle inspected by an expert auto specialist. This will guarantee that the car is secure and capable of passing all Vermont safety inspection regulations, saving you time, money, and frustration.
6. Verify the inspection sticker on the car. Check to see if the Vermont inspection sticker on the car is still in effect and has been assigned to the car it is attached to. You can compare the brand, year, and vehicle identification number on the sticker on the inside of the car to be sure it corresponds to the vehicle you’re thinking about purchasing.
7. When purchasing a car from a dealer, ensure sure the car has a “Buyer’s Guide” visible. All used cars must display a Buyer’s Guide in one of their windows when being put up for sale under federal and Vermont law. You can find out from the Buyer’s Guide whether the car has any kind of guarantee or is being sold “as is.” If you have a problem after the sale has been completed, you have little options because “as is” means exactly that.
8. Enter the car’s identification number to conduct an online vehicle investigation through Carfax, Autocheck, or a comparable service. Although the Vermont DMV does not recommend any specific online vehicle history vendor, we think using one can be a useful tool when thinking about buying a car. These investigations will typically give a thorough history of the car and alert a potential buyer to any potential difficulties, like branded titles, odometer problems, and previous accidents.
9. Find out from the seller whether the car you are interested in has ever been in an accident. A vehicle’s title may not be branded, but that doesn’t imply it has never been in an accident. It’s possible that an insurance company has never deemed a crashed car to be a total loss. The title will still be free of any brands in these situations. A certified automotive specialist should inspect a crashed vehicle to make sure it is safe as it may have potential structural integrity issues.

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