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Where Should I Buy a Used Car in Provo?


I'm afraid I don't have your email, Doug, so I'll have to respond to your question in the form of a blog post:

Doug, Congratulations on deciding on buying a used car. If I were to do it again, I might buy something for between $3,000-$7,000. There were a lot of good [but risky] ones on the various lots I looked at. I would definitely buy from a private seller before going to a dealer. The difference with a dealer is, the cost is usually 25% more, but it comes with a warranty.

KSL.com is the best! When I sold my car, I got eight bites through KSL to every one I got from craigslist.

Always ask lower than what is posted. Then they'll quote you another price and then you meet them in the middle. That's just what is done. I almost gave my car away to the first person who contacted me for only $900 just because that's what he asked for!

If you are looking for a nicer used car, like mine, I can recommend:


  • Bless Auto Sales - Dithel, from South America, has been my mechanic for years.
  • Platinum Auto Sales - Right across the street from Bless. Sells only quality vehicles.
  • There are about 5 other small-time dealers along 500 West in Provo and another 10 up into Orem of State Street. Some offer better quality than others.


My last piece of advice is that, with "$$$ for Clunkers" going on, there will be less used cars in supply, so demand [price] will go up. If you are buying used, do it sooner than later.

Good Luck.

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