Advice on Purchasing a Used Vehicle

Buying a vehicle can be enjoyable and thrilling. It is simple to get caught up in the excitement of purchasing a new set of wheels. Here are some suggestions for protecting yourself during this procedure.

1. If a person claims to work for a dealer and you are not at their location, you should verify their dealer license. Illegal vehicle dealers may claim they are employed by a licensed dealer. Make a phone contact to confirm this, especially if you are considering making a purchase from a person you met through a newspaper or online advertisement platform such as Craigslist.
2. Always request the vehicle’s title. In Vermont, all automobiles 15 years and newer are required to have a title. You cannot register a vehicle without the title, and it is illegal to sell a vehicle without a title. Do not fall victim if someone claims the title is at home or being kept at the bank. No title, no sale!
3. Inquire if the car has ever been branded as salvaged, rebuilt, or totalled, and examine the title for such notations. Vehicles having branded titles such as salvaged, rebuilt, totalled, flood car, reconstructed, etc. are valued at approximately 50 percent of the book value of the same vehicle without a branded title. Before selling a vehicle in Vermont, this information must be disclosed verbally and in writing on the bill of sale and other necessary transaction paperwork.
4. Inquire as to whether the odometer reading is accurate. If the odometer reading of a car is erroneous, the vehicle must be declared “actual mileage unknown.” Typically, vehicles in this condition are worth around fifty percent of their book value. In addition, a vehicle cannot be inspected in Vermont if its odometer is not operational.
5. Request permission for your mechanic to examine the vehicle. Prior to purchasing a vehicle, it never hurts to have it inspected by a skilled auto specialist. This will save you time, money, and aggravation, and ensure that your car is safe and able to pass Vermont’s safety inspection requirements.
6. Examine the vehicle’s inspection sticker. If the vehicle is showing a Vermont inspection sticker, verify that it is legitimate and that it has been issued to the vehicle. By comparing the make, year, and vehicle identification number on the sticker inside the vehicle, you will be able to confirm that it corresponds to the vehicle you are considering purchasing.
7. Enter the car identification number to perform a Carfax, Autocheck, or comparable online vehicle check. Although the Vermont DMV does not promote a specific online car history provider, we believe that using one might be a useful tool when purchasing a vehicle. Typically, these reports provide a thorough history of a car and alert prospective buyers to potential difficulties, such as branded titles, odometer issues, and prior accidents.
8. Ask the seller if the vehicle has ever been involved in an accident. Just because a vehicle’s title is not branded does not indicate it has never been in an accident. A collision-involved vehicle may never have been considered a total loss by an insurance company. In such instances, the title will remain brand-free. Accident-damaged vehicles may have structural integrity issues and should be inspected by a trained automotive technician to assure their safety.

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