How To Buy A Car With No Credit Or Bad Credit

“Previously Wrecked Car Being Sold As Is”

In this scam, the dealer tries to sell you a car that has previously been wrecked, only they tell you it's in great shape, they lie about the wreck, or in some cases, they were honestly unaware the car was wrecked. The car has the federally required Buyers Guide sticker with the words "As Is, No Warranty" on it, which means you are buying this used car and assuming all risks, and cannot return the car, because you agreed to all accept any damages that accompany your "As Is, No Warranty".

Even "Certified Used Cars" can be previous wrecks.  Many people believe the dealer when they are told the car was never wrecked, and then they find out a few weeks later when they bring it in for service, or they run a CARFAX vehicle history report showing that it was wrecked.

When the scammed customers confront the dealer, they are reminded that they signed an "AS IS" paper, and have no recourse, because they can't prove anything. The As Is paper is the best alibi the dealer has to fall back on. You however, have nothing to fall back on.

You really should never ever buy a used car from a dealer "AS IS" with no warranty. When you buy a used car from a private person you have no choice, it's "As Is". But from car dealers, try to get at least a 30 day warranty. If the car really is the cream puff they make it out to be, let them back that up with a 3 month warranty, otherwise they are just blowing smoke.

You should always run a Carfax report on any used car before you buy, and get it inspected by a mechanic. That's the best way to find out complete information about your car.  Do this at www.carfax.com. 

Always have a mechanic put the car on a lift BEFORE you buy. They can tell you in 30 seconds if the car was wrecked. Many people fail to perform these crucial 2 steps. If you don't do these steps, then DO NOT buy that car!

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