How do I safely buy a car?

Asked by Daniel041985 Mar 04, 2024 at 02:31 PM about the 2018 Ford Transit Passenger 350 XL Medium Roof LWB RWD with Sliding Passenger-Side Door

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

What is the safest way to buy from a party that I do not know and is 2,000 miles away?

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Have the vehicle inspected by a professional inspection company. I've used lemonsquad.com for my long distance purchases with excellent results. That way you know what you're buying and that the vehicle is real. Get a shipping quote. Then if you decide to buy the vehicle talk to the seller on the telephone and discuss shipping, which you'll pay for, price, and payment. Send a certified check for payment via overnightmail. NO wire transfers, Western Union, etc. Most likely the seller will not release the vehicle, title, and keys until your check clears. During that time make your shipping arrangements. Oh and before you send the check verify the street address the seller gives you. Make sure it matches the telephone number you have. For example, if you have a California address and a Kansas area code, be suspicious! Do NOT accept a post office (PO) box number. You want a street address!! Hope that helps! Jim

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