Used car website reviews

One of the biggest ways that the digital age has revolutionized the auto sales market is the ability to browse used cars inventories from the comfort of your home. Instead of driving from lot to lot, you can find exactly what you're looking for at a used car sales website.

With over 1.5 million used car listings, CarsDirect is a great place to start your search. There are lots of ways to find the right car. If you know exactly what you want, start with location, make and model, then refine by year, color and features that are most important to you. It's just as easy if you don't have a specific make or model in mind - in that case, you might begin your search with a body style and a price range. Start your used car search now.

You can supplement your research with helpful information and listings at sites like these:

• NADAguides.com. The official website of the National Automotive Dealers Association. While it is mainly dealer cars, they also allow private party ads. You can search by make, model and body style as well as price. They also have research tools and a new car search. The site is easy to navigate and has a lot of information.
• Autobytel.com. Autobytel was one of the first automotive websites but has lost a bit of its luster in recent years. It is no longer the dominant website but still has a large selection of vehicles to choose from and a lot of research options.
• Cars.com. This site is owned by a conglomerate of various newspaper groups. It has all the standard features of top notch used car website as well as a lot of research and car reviews.
• CarSoup.com. CarSoup started in the Minnesota market but has expanded to almost all 50 states, though it tends to serve smaller cities. Its quirky style and Carsoup radio make it a site worth visiting.
• Local dealer groups. Often some of the best websites to check for a good used car are your local dealers' websites. All the cars you see will be nearby and they often offer financing options that may be specific to your market.
• Autotrader.com. Autotrader is currently the largest and most popular automotive website. Their listings are often linked to other sites. It has one of the largest inventories of private party vehicles.
• CarMax.com. CarMax is a little different. It pulls its inventory from its 140+ stores across the country, so it is in essence a very large national dealer group. It also has a "no haggle price" and every car gets a 125-point inspection.
• On eBay you can search for a car locally or nationally. They offer dealer cars and probably have the largest selection of private party ads on the web. You can even buy a car through an auction, which is what eBay does best.
• KBB.com. KBB.com is Kelley Blue Book's website, so you know it is full of researching options and the latest pricing info on most vehicles. They also have a large selection of used and new cars. It is well laid out and easy to use.
• AuctionDirectUSA.com. Though they do have three physical locations, Auctiondirectusa.com is intended for those who are looking to buy a car online or sell cars online. You can even trade your car in with them for another, or trade in your old vehicle for cash. They also make it very easy to order a car and ship one to wherever you live.