Where's the Best Place To Buy a Used Car?

You have options when deciding where to purchase a used vehicle. Is buying from a private party better than a certified pre-owned dealership? Would you ever hit a used car lot before CarMax? We've noted the most common outlets for used car purchases, ranking each venue's car-buying criteria on a scale from 1 (worst) to 5 (best).

These rankings can be used as a quick reference guide to point you in the right direction when buying a used car. Each used car resource has its strengths and weaknesses, so depending on your priority (price? selection? warranty?), several outlets may fit ... Back to article