- AutoTrader.com made its debut on the Internet in 1998 and has since become the number one website for selling, buying, comparing, and learning more about cars. AutoTrader.com collects information from 40,000 dealers and more than 200,000 private auto owners and compiles it in one place, allowing buyers to compare features and photos of available cars for sale, and sellers to reach a huge Internet audience.
- AutoTrader.com has a "Research and Compare" section, which lets you find out more about specific makes and models you may be considering. It lists thing like reliability, engine power, any recalls, and expert and owner reviews. You can also select cars to view and compare their features, price, and overall ratings.
- AutoTrader.com has a search feature that lets you search for a specific make and model of car for sale within a certain distance of your zip code. It lists cars for sale by private owners and dealerships, and you can adjust the search parameters to account for the price you want to spend, or how far away you are willing to go to buy the car.
- If you have a car to sell, you can list it with AutoTrader.com. The price varies by the ad you wish you list, and which area you live in, but you can use the selling tools for free, such as a seller's checklist, Kelly Blue Book link, and more. At the time of this writing, the price in my area for a 3-week basic ad was $33.00, and an unlimited, deluxe ad was $79.00. AutoTrader.com also has links to car financing companies and insurance companies.
