Used cars for sale by owner can save you money on your next vehicle purchase. These cars do not have the mark up that car dealers have, and buying used cars for sale by owner can be a much more pleasant experience than working with a car dealer. There are many places where you can find used cars for sale by owner, in print and online. The auto trader and a truck trader are popular publications for finding used cars for sale by owner, and newspaper want ads are also a great place to find these ads.

If you want to explore online, Craig's list is a good place to find a car or truck listed for sale. Most people who post on Craig's list include a color picture or two, which newspapers do not. So if finding used cars for sale by owner is a process that you want to speed up, Craig's list might be the best way to go.

Many people keep their service records so you can see the maintenance and repairs that the vehicle has undergone over its life. You can also use the Internet to find out if the vehicle has been in any accidents or if any insurance claims have been made by the owner. This website is called Carfax and paying the few dollars than it costs to run a check on the used vehicle is well worth every penny.