It is a fact that there is a strong market for used cars, that even online ecommerce sites such as eBay have recorded hefty profits thanks to the sales of used cars. If you want to buy a used car you may need to locate a used car dealer first.

You may locate a used car dealer near your area by looking up the yellow pages or by doing a search online. You may opt for a used car dealer or look up a new car dealer who also deals in used cars. 

If you are looking to buy a car from a used car dealer be sure that you select a registered used car dealer.

Used car dealers:

Registered used car dealers are reliable and offer a variety of cars depending on the size of their enterprise. Be sure to check the credibility of the used car dealer and check if there are any complaints registered against them. They usually offer financing deals with low interest rates and may offer free maintenance service for a certain period as well as road-side assistance if need be. Many of them offer extended dealer warranty which may be of help. They usually provide guarantees against stolen vehicles too. Many of them will agree to trade in your old car for a newer model of your choice. Customers are also provided additional protection by the dealer's compensation fund against defective vehicles.

Online Used car dealers:

Sites such as eBay are ideal places to find the car of your choice; they even include detailed photos of the vehicle from different angles as well as provide details of the cars history. The buyer is protected as an escrow company holds on to the money and will not make payments to the seller unless the buyer gives approval. The buyer has the option to get the car inspected form the escrow company or from an independent inspector. This is the way an online used car dealer works.

New/Used car dealers:

Many new car dealers accept an old car whose value they deduct from the new car's price. So many of the new car dealers have a wide selection of used cars that they have inspected, made repairs and prepared for sale. These cars cost much more usually than cars sold by used car dealers as they have been thoroughly reconditioned.

Private Sellers:

Some people sell their cars themselves instead of going to the trouble of selling them to a used car dealer. You may have to look out for advertisements but it is a time consuming task. However, you may get lucky and find a car that fits your budget at a bargain rate.

Research and get quotes from various firms for a car of the same model and make. Check and verify the reputation of the used car dealer of your choice. Inspect the car and check that the mileage is not too high.