Hello,

After much research of what to ask and what to look for I'm in the market
for a used Honda. My budget is no more than $5000 CND. I know how risky it
can be buying private, especially if one doesn't know much about this sort
of thing etc ... Sure, I'd inspect the car (even with the aid of a mechanic
etc ..) and ask for CarFax/CIBC report etc .. but there's still some risk
involved as private persons are not obligated to disclose certain issues
that perhaps the reports don't show. Sure, it's still a much safer way to
buy but it's not risk free. Anyway, that brings me to my next comment and
question: I found a 10 year old used Honda Civic being sold at a respectable
Honda dealership for about the same price of other "private sales". They
deal with new and used. Ok, so won't this this be a much safer deal ? I was
told that when they get these used cars, they check 'em out thoroughly and
only put them on the road when they deem it in perfect working condition.
(That takes care of getting a mechanic to inspect the car part). They also
have to disclose, by law, all the history of the car like accidents etc ...
(That takes care of the reports etc ... ). So, even if you can't negotiate
like you would with "private" sales, isn't it worth getting a good used
Honda from a Honda dealership ? Please advise!

Thanks so much for your help in advance! :))

Daniel