Statewide, Iowa – The internet is making shopping easier for all sorts of products, including used cars, but Iowans are warned to pump the brakes and yield if they’re considering that online option. Lisa Schiller, at the Better Business Bureau, recommends sticking with trusted retailers for such a big purchase, and she’d steer away from social media offerings like Facebook Marketplace.
Buying a car online versus in-person can actually make some things easier, Schiller says, but you still need to be wary.
Schiller says to never pay for a vehicle you haven’t inspected yourself and taken for a spin. Find a link to retailers and more tips on buying a car, including in-person at a dealership, at bbb.org.
