Warning to online car shoppers: One used car for sale on a Facebook profile may be an ordinary case of someone moving on from their longtime daily vehicle. Five or six, on the other hand, could be a bright red flag to be extremely cautious.
That’s some of the advice from a self-proclaimed expert on TikTok, who said that aspiring car sales dealmakers online are motivated to pull a fast one on buyers and likely to hide any issues that could slow down a sale. That guidance from Texas-based Jaclyn (@learnwithjaclyn) is part of a viral clip in which she advises prospective buyers on how to make a smart vehicle purchase on Facebook Marketplace.
“If their whole job is selling cars, you don't want to buy from them because they're obviously just trying to sell a car. They don't really care. Like, if there's an issue, of course they're not going to tell you,” she said in the clip that’s been viewed more than 117,000 times.
How To Buy A Car On Facebook Marketplace: Hunt For Honest Owners
Jaclyn said buyers should dig through a seller’s account for signs that the person has an established presence online and an actual connection to the vehicle. A recently created page with a thin posting history, or a feed packed with car listings, can all raise questions about whether the seller is presenting the deal honestly.
