How to Search for Good Used Trucks

Searching for a used truck used to mean trudging from car dealer to car dealer, or combing the classified ads in your local newspaper. Today, searching for a quality used truck is much quicker and can be done from any computer with Internet access. Many car dealerships certify their pre-owned vehicles, meaning they're inspected for any problems prior to being put on sale. Searching can help you narrow down the field of trucks you're interested in, but it's still a good idea to have your own mechanic look over a vehicle before you purchase it.

Instructions

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Visit the Carfax "Find a Car" website. Use the drop-down menus on the left to choose the year, make and model of truck you're interested in.

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Type your zip code into the box, and use the next drop-down menu to choose the radius for your search. Then click the "Search" button. A list of vehicles will appear with contact information for the seller.

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Click on the "Free Carfax Vehicle History Report" link at the bottom of any listing to see the truck's history. This is a way to weed out lemons and find a good truck.

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Alternatively, visit the Vehix used-car website. Choose the radius of your search from the drop-down menu on the left and enter your zip code into the box beside it.

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Click on the link for the make of vehicle you're interested in. You can also click on the "Category" and "Price" boxes if you would rather search that way. A list of vehicles will appear that includes price, specs and a link for a free Carfax report.

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Visit the websites of your preferred vehicle manufacturer, like Ford or Toyota, and search their certified pre-owned vehicles. If you find one you like, the company can usually have it sent to the dealer nearest you.