Passing on a dealership and buying from a private seller—like someone you find on Facebook Marketplace orCraigslist—is a great way to get a better deal on a used car. If that’s the route you choose to go down, you’ll need to ask the seller a few extra questions. 11. Why are ...
Websites like Craigslist often have numerous used cars posted for sale, but beware – you could be caught in a scam. After searching through the listings, put together a selection you prefer. 3. Look up the Vehicle History ReportThe next step on the used car checklist is to get a ...
One of the most common automobile sale scams I hear about is Curbstoning. Before buying your next car on Craigslist, here’s how it works – and what to watch out for, particularly in the aftermaths of Harvey and Irma.
as companies like Giant, Specialized and Trek offer complete bikes from under $1,000 to more than $10,000. Aluminum is still used as well, but primarily in either low-end bikes or stiff, featherweight climbers. And steel and titanium, both of which have their faithful disciples, are both...
Craigslist, and more recently, Facebook Marketplace, are both popular places to buy and sell anything, but since each city/region has its own site, this can easily become overwhelming. The best resource for used camper vans is to find like-minded folk. There are many Facebook groups and ...
1/5th your gross annual income on a car, I'd sell it. It's making you poor. Even if you have to take a little bit of a hit, I think it's worth getting rid of your vehicle. Don't trade it into the dealer because you'll get railroaded. Instead, try negotiating via Craigslist...
When buying your sports bike, do your research and remember to go for one that fits your specific needs, budget, and expectations. If you’re a beginner, don’t go for the most powerful sports bike out there but rather, consider something smaller and more reliable to get you started. And...
If the seller is a retail store, the salesman will not want to stand there and argue. A buyer will have better luck with a private owner, which can be found in the local newspaper or traders guide. A good deal may also be found on craigslist.com. Watch out for eBay.com, however. ...
Andrew has some thoughts on buying a used, or take-off, dropper post to upgrade the stock unit, or rigid post, on your budget mountain bicycle.
It has been a few years since I’ve played around with a Workmate at a local store, but the last couple of times I “kicked the tires,” the on-display basic Workmates felt a bit flimsy. I’m sure they’re still useful. Here’s a good question – are there better ways to spend...