Private Car Sellers that are actually Sleezy Dealers here on the ODT

[JPH1911]

Caveat Emptor

Really??? I thought I am suppose to rely on others to help keep me protected. Of course, it is the buyers ultimate responsibility when buying used. But at least make the Car Flippers state if they are Dealer dealing in auction cars just to make a buck or a True Private Seller. Hell, ODT makes sure that we, the law biding citizens, list our items in specific locations or they get their butt hurt.

ODT should make Sleeze Car dealers on the ODT state they are Sleeze Car Dealers.

 

[ItBeMe]

You want a car, come and see me and I will fix you up realllllllllll good. No dealer tag.

 

[JPH1911]

Sounds like a possible call out thread.

Some you just have to ignore.

 

[JPH1911]

Out of curiosity I checked the section dedicated to dealers...not the first car or truck listed. Hmmm.

Exactly

 

[jeep78]

I guess the first question should be "Is the title in your name" .

Followed by "Are you a dealer?"

 

[WildMan]

Carfax better yet Carvanna or Carguru.

I went to look at a car once and the guy kept mentioning it's carfax report showed nothing, handed it to me when I got there.

That car had very obviously been through a flood. He had re-coated the engine bay but the buckles were rusted. Went to sit in the seat and almost fell backwards. "Oh that just needs a bolt!", He proclaimed. Still took it for a drive and am so glad I didn't pull out in front of anybody. A 4.6 litre v8 that couldn't even lay a wheel in a hard turn. Just sputtered along.

 

[palmettomoon]

Sounds like a possible call out thread.

Not a thread, damn. I've been around long enough to know that. I mean a PM chain where folks could ask to subscribe and provide input.

 

[BamaFan]

Apparently getting a dealer license in Georgia has a REALLY low bar. I had a car lot in Florida years ago and the license was difficult to get and keep. The DMV guy would randomly drop by at least once a month just to make sure our paperwork was in order.

 

[WildMan]

Apparently getting a dealer license in Georgia has a REALLY low bar. I had a car lot in Florida years ago and the license was difficult to get and keep. The DMV guy would randomly drop by at least once a month just to make sure our paperwork was in order.

I've met and know of so many people that have dealers licenses. Some just to make money on the side, many just so the could go to auction and cut out the middle man. I don't know if you even have to take a test. Probably just pay a fee.

 

[JPH1911]

I guess the first question should be "Is the title in your name" .

Followed by "Are you a dealer?"

I will going forward...or til I find a car for my 16 year old. Now I know what my Dad went thru when he bought my car when I was about to turn 16. I miss him......