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There are several main ways to buy a used car: You can purchase it from the owner in a private sale. You can buy from an independent used-car dealer, manufacturer-branded dealership, or national chain ...

Buying a used car is a great way to save money, but only if you choose a reliable model. CR’s experts have analyzed our exclusive test and survey data to identify the safe, reliable used cars at ...