Questions to Ask the Seller

1. Why are you selling the vehicle?
2. How many miles are on the odometer?
3. What's the condition of the vehicle?
4. Does it have any special features?
5. Are you the original owner?
6. Was the vehicle ever involved in an accident?
7. Do you have service records for it?
8. How much are you asking for it?
9. Take along the Used-Car-Buyer's Checklist.

Note that most of these questions are legitimate for used-car dealers as well. The more documentation they have on the car, the better. You can ask for a phone number of the previous owner if the dealer doesn't have many details. How the dealer reacts to this request may be of interest to you. More