A man who listed his car for sale on Craigslist is killed by a man who wanted to strip the turbocharger and other parts from the vehicle. A New York man lists his BMW online, only to be stabbed and stuffed into the car's trunk by an ex-con who arranged a meeting on the pretext of buying the vehicle.
Although such stories show the potential danger of private-party used-car sales, don't let these extreme cases deter you. You can safely sell your used car — and maximize its value — by taking the right preventive measures.
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By steve_
on 04/03/11
9:32 PM PST
An easy way to make a copy of the potential buyer's driver's license is to take a photo of it. If you use your cell phone camera, you can email to yourself or someone else immediately.
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