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2 articles tagged with #used-car-buying from the CarCheckerVIN editorial team.

A car's dashboard warning lights, with a panel explaining how used car lemon laws work and the three questions that decide a claim

Used Car Lemon Law: Which States Protect Used-Car Buyers, and What to Do When a Dealer Sold You a Bad Car

Most lemon laws cover new cars only. A few states, New York and Massachusetts among them, force dealers to warranty used cars by mileage. Everywhere else you are relying on the federal Buyers Guide and implied warranties. Here is what applies to you, and the sequence that gets a refund.

Sep 16, 202664 min read

Rows of used cars on a dealer lot seen from above, with the buy here pay here method overlaid

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Buy Here Pay Here: How It Works, What It Really Costs, and What to Check Before You Sign

A buy here pay here lot is the dealer and the lender in one building. That changes the price, the paperwork and the risk. Here is how the deal works, and the two checks that protect you before you sign.

Sep 16, 202672 min read