Car selling questions: (1) Is there any reason for me, as a seller, not to disclose the VIN in a car ad, say on Craigslist? A Carfax lookup would reflect favorably on this car, but I don't know if there are "car identity thief" issues here. I know dealers list VINs all the time. (2) What is considered a reasonable precaution if someone wants to take a test drive or have their mechanic inspect the car? I'm not sure what would stop a thief from asking for a test drive and then never coming back. This is an older model car so I don't have any loss/damage coverage, but I'm guessing I should until it's sold.
posted by crapmatic on Sep 24, 2009 - 9 answers

First-time car seller looking for best way to sell a car in NYC? [more inside]
posted by dcjd on Jun 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm considering buying a used car on Craigslist, but the seller disclosed to me over the phone that the car had been stolen, then recovered. If everything else checks out, would you buy the car? If so, are there any pitfalls I should look out for? [more inside]
posted by anastasia on Sep 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Has anyone had any luck with any of the commercial car selling sites? eBay motors? craigslist? [more inside]
posted by TimeFactor on Apr 28, 2005 - 13 answers