Best used car sites

Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for your first used car or a classic car enthusiast seeking for that one-of-a-kind antique model, used car sites make the process simple with thorough searchable listings, car reviews, buyers guides, and more. The best used vehicle websites have a user-friendly layout that gives shoppers with detailed information about the car they're interested in, such as high-resolution images of the inside and exterior, service history, and standard and optional equipment. Some will even advise you whether you're getting a good deal or if the price isn't quite right.

Below are our top selected best used car sites. These sites are helpful, but it's always a good idea to inspect a used automobile in person (and, if feasible, take it for a thorough test drive) before handing over a large sum of money.

1.     AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com is the go-to location to buy and sell an automobile because of its large number of listings and advanced search feature. AutoTrader's advanced search function is one of its better features, since it makes navigating through its millions of postings much easier. Aside from basic make, model, and year selections, the site has sophisticated filters that allow users to narrow down their search results to practically any criteria. It allows you to select the make, model, and price of your preferred used cars. It also allows you to sort your results by fuel economy and a variety of other factors. AutoTrader, which was founded in 1997 and was the first nationwide online marketplace for new and used vehicles, is our top pick for the best site overall because of its reputation, reach, and extensive study guides. Three million vehicles are listed on the site, which also includes thorough automobile reviews, buying advice, finance calculators, and more.

2.     CarsDirect

CarsDirect created the first website to assist dealers sell directly to clients online in 1998, similar to AutoTrader, which launched the first online automobile marketplace for private sellers in 1997. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. owns CarsDirect. Because of its simple search engine and useful buyer information, it's our pick for the best basic alternative. The website does more than just provide listings from local dealers. It also displays the greatest deals in a buyer's location, as well as future seasonal deals and pricing on new models, to assist automobile shoppers in narrowing down their options. CarsDirect search lets you look up dealers and private sellers, as well as the ability to examine the Carfax record for your selected vehicle. When you locate what you're looking for, you can send an enquiry to the seller for more information, or you can ask for special financing if necessary. There are links to the websites of vehicle dealers, as well as detailed maps with instructions to each store's location.

3.     Hemmings.com

Hemmings is a classic vehicle enthusiast's dream come true. The site is a throwback, featuring anything from 1960s Chevrolet Impalas to 1930s Studebakers to modern classics from the 1980s, as well as features for finding specific parts and services for a car you already own. The website is a vintage vehicle lover's dream, and one of the top websites for buying and selling antique cars. Hemmings features a number of resources for real classic vehicle enthusiasts in addition to operating as an online marketplace for historic cars. Pricing information, buying suggestions, virtual dealer and auction showrooms, as well as a blog, email, and a variety of magazines for classic automobile enthusiasts, are all available.

4.     Autolist

Autolist has a Listimate tool that analyzes the price of a particular car to similar listings to ensure that buyers are receiving the greatest value. Users can also set up email notifications for vehicles based on specified search parameters by creating a free account. Autolist also evaluates bids from local new car dealers to assist customers in saving money when purchasing a new vehicle. Although the Autolist website is appealing and simple to use, its Android and iOS mobile app that sets it apart. The user-friendly program allows you to rapidly search other shopping applications' databases as well as dealer websites. It also includes details such as how long the vehicle has been on the market, how the asking price has changed over time, and how the vehicle's Carfax report appears.

5.     CarGurus

Langley Steinert, co-founder of TripAdvisor, founded CarGurus in 2006 to allow people post questions and reviews on automobiles and local dealers. Later, the company added a marketplace to its site, along with a car appraisal tool, making it our top pick for finding cheap cars. CarGuru differs from most other online auto marketplaces in that it assigns a "deal rating" to each vehicle and ranks the results from best deal to most overpriced. Because no one can pay to have their listings boosted, only dealers who regularly provide the best offers will receive the highest ratings.

CarGurus is your best bet if you're looking for a good deal. The also provides information about a vehicle's market value to potential purchasers. You'll be able to tell whether now is the perfect moment to shop or whether you need to broaden your search parameters. You may also view how long a vehicle has been on the site and how its pricing has fluctuated over time. This provides you negotiating leverage on automobiles that have been on the market for a long time, or it tells you when it's too early to ask for a price reduction.