Before buying an auto in Arizona from the website Craigslist by searching for Craigslist Arizona Cars, it is important to know the local laws governing a used auto sale purchase. One of the most important is, unlike many other states, Arizona does NOT have a “cooling off” period. Many states offer a three day “cooling off” period when either side has the right to cancel a car sale, but unfortunately, Arizona does not.
Used cars, with few exceptions, are sold “as is” in Arizona. It is advisable to check the vehicle’s history rather than taking a car seller’s word for the history of the vehicle. These services are available through CarFax or Experian Automotive Check.
Arizona’s Lemon Law will cover a used vehicle if a major component of the car fails in either 15 days or 500 miles (whichever comes first) after purchase. The buyer is still liable for $25 for each of the first two repairs. The buyer can recover the purchase price of the car under this lemon law.
In some cases, a car seller may be deceptive about the condition or history of a vehicle. In that case, laws under the Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices can help a buyer. Even if the cars for sale listed on Craigslist Arizona Cars are sold “as is”, if there is deception involved; a consumer can file a complaint if a dealer is guilty of verbal lying or failure to disclose problems with the vehicle.
There is a federal lemon law that covers all 50 states called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. To be eligible, a consumer must have suffered more than one repair attempt under the manufacturer’s factory warranty. Craigslist Arizona Cars purchases are safer if the used car is still under a manufacturer’s warranty.
When buying a car it is imperative to have a signed-off and notarized title so that the vehicle can be titled in the buyer’s name. A completed Title and Registration Application and a $4 title transfer are required as well. The vehicle must be registered during the titling process.
Registration must be completed within 15 days of taking ownership of the vehicle. For the registration to be completed successfully, the car must pass a physical and vehicle identification number inspection. Auto insurance must be in place for a buyer to legally drive the vehicle.
Comparing prices on multiple Craigslist Arizona Cars is important to maximize savings but the year of the car is just as important. Arizona’s VLT or Vehicle License Tax is determined by the age of the car. If the vehicle is new, the tax rate is $2.80 for every $100 of assessed value and $2.89 for each $100 of a used car.
To assess the value of a new car the formula is Base Retail Price x 60%. For a used car, it must be determined how many times the vehicle has been previously registered in the state of Arizona; and reduce the retail price by 16.35% for each year. All of these fees are paid to the Motor Vehicle Department.
Sales tax can also apply. When a car is purchased from a dealer, sales tax will apply. Buying an Arizona car from Craigslist from a private party avoids the sales tax. In any case, the VLT will apply when registering and titling the car.
Shopping for vehicles listed under Craigslist Arizona Cars involves comparing prices, researching car histories, and projecting costs to obtain ownership of a reliable vehicle, so the most financially sound decision can be made.
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