Buying a car straight from the owner
by Jason Lin
Owners are not considered dealers so you have less rights as a consumer.So if you purchase a car from a owner and it breaks down on you then you may have no course of action against them.

The advantages
The advantages of buying from the owner is the price will be much cheaper and you would be getting a bargain. The purchase can happen faster than when you buy it from the dealer, some purchases happen right on the spot.

The disadvantages
There's no warranties that come with the car. If there's a defect than you fixing it straight out of your pockets. Also it means the car is used and no as good when you buy a new or used car from the dealer.

Your options as buyer:
1)Inspect it
Have your mechanic inspect the car for you. That way you can see what the defects are rather than hearing it from the owner. The owner has right to refuse, if they do I recommend you don't buy it. They're hiding something.

2)Putting in writing
Oral agreements do not mean a thing when it comes to purchasing cars. Best way is to have it in writing, that way if a defect occurs than the owner might be held responsible depending on the circumtances.

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