Used Cars on Craigslist?

Should I Buy a Used Car on Craigslist in Northern Mississippi?

Shopping for a car has changed a lot in the last 10 years. If you're looking for a used car, you probably first do your research online to find the car or truck you're looking for.

Many people shop for used cars on Craigslist. Individual sellers and dealerships sell cars on Craigslist because it doesn't costs anything to post a car there.

If you are shopping for a used car in Batesville or anywhere near Tupelo, Columbus, West Point, or Greenwood, you certainly should consider Craigslist. But not all people who sell on CL are very honest, and some of the cars sold there may not be up to quality and safety standards.

They may have hidden defects, and you may have unexpected and unwanted repair bills down the road. Car repairs can be VERY expensive, and you'd need to factor them in to the total price of the car.

One good rule of thumb is to only shop for used cars on Craigslist that are sponsored by reputable car dealers, or to have the car inspected before buying it.

Is It Better to Buy a Car on Craigslist or from Heafner Motors?

The advantage of looking for a car on CL is that you might be able to find a cheap used car.

But the problem is that it might be cheap for a reason, and you may find yourself with car repairs you hadn't planned on: leaky oil or hoses, tires that need replacing, a timing belt that's ready to go, brakes, brake pads & rotors, head gasket problems, and more. None of these repairs are cheap. Have you priced a new timing belt lately?

When you're looking for a used car, you'll quickly find that Craigslist lacks the authority of a real dealership. If you have an issue with a car you bought on CL, you may be out of luck.

If there's a problem with a car you buy from Heafner, we have a return policy that you'll certainly appreciate. Do you think a CL seller would take a lemon back? Check out our selection of used cars in Batesville.

We Sell Quality Used Cars, Trucks & SUVs at the Right Price

But why not start with a trusted source of used cars in the first place?

Buying from a reliable dealer like Heafner Motors gives you access to the history of the car, and it also gives you the chance to shop our inventory of certified pre-owned vehicles. You'll find that we stand behind all the new and used cars we sell.

We have a large selection of quality used cars, trucks and SUVs at the right price. Visit us for helpful customer service and fair prices on used cars. Or Contact us at 662-253-7075 to test drive any of the used Chevys, Buicks or GMCs on our lot.