"Private Sales < Previous | Next > What's Inside Reality ChoicesMaking decisions in a changing marketplace You may be able to buy a vehicle privately at a lower price. However, keep in mind that if you have problems with the vehicle, it may be difficult if not impossible to get any help or compensation from the seller if something goes wrong. Most private sales are ?as is?. This means that the
. seller won?t fix any flaws or damage. Private sales are not regulated by the Fair Trading Act. If you have problems and the seller won?t deal with them, you may have to take the seller to court. Buying privately is a ?buyer-beware? situation. It is very important when you are buying privately to make sure that the seller is the registered owner of the vehicle. Remember to ask for repair bills and maintenance records for review."
