My brother had a positive experience purchasing a used vehicle online. The Mazda 3 he bought had few miles and no damage. Now he wants to share tips for a smooth online vehicle purchase. It's important to research dealers by reading customer reviews, check for manufacturer rebates, compare prices between dealers and brokers, and ask brokers about their referral fees from dealers. Doing research can help ensure an online vehicle purchase is a good decision.

1. I remember the first time that my brother
bought a vehicle online.

2. He purchased a Mazda 3 that was only a
couple of years old.

3. The best part of the purchase was that there
were very few miles on the vehicle, and
there was absolutely no damage to the
vehicle.

4. My brother was very happy with this vehicle.

5. Now I should point out that my brother is a
car guy, who is always been very proficient
in picking out a good deal.

6. Sadly, this may not be the case for everyone.

7. With that said I want to share some tips on
how anyone who may be considering
purchasing a vehicle online can avoid any
traps, and hopefully get the best deal that
they can.

8. Watch out for the reviews: Customers
usually submit reviews of the dealer.

9. Look out for the pricing and service quality
there.

10. You should be looking for the authenticity
too.

11. The dealer with a reasonable amount of
good reviews should be reliable.

12. Make sure to lookout for spam and bogus
reviews.

13. Be aware of the rebates on your purchase:
Many dealers qualify for the rebates.

14. Keep an eye on the manufacturer’s website
for the rebates.

15. Your dealer may not tell you about rebates
on their own so that they can keep them as
additional profit.

16. Make sure you receive your full rebate.

17. Like dealers, brokers are also available on
the Internet.

18. These days many brokers are online due to
the huge interest of customers in purchasing
online.

19. You may find the online addresses of brokers
through directories.

20. Don’t forget to compare prices: Brokers
work on commissions.

21. But with this in mind, make sure to shop
around and to compare prices.

22. You may find some local websites which will
help you to find a list of potential brokers for
you to contact.

23. Ask for the referral fee: Many vehicle
brokers are paid a referral fee in the range of
$500 - $1000.

24. Be sure to ask the broker how much they will
receive from the dealer for your order.

25. These are some basic things you should look
out for when purchasing a vehicle online.

26. It looks easy to purchase online, compared
to visiting a dealership, but neglecting some
key factors can make your online purchase
as less pleasant and more expensive
experience.

27. Do your research and buying a vehicle online
will be one of the best decisions you could
make.

28. With these tips anyone who is considering
purchasing a vehicle online should be able to
get the vehicle of their choice at a fair price.