[JayG]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

The seller is indeed a hard biatch negotiator but to go as far as saying he is dishonest, no one really cares... we just want his damn car lol

Stupid question (I could use google, just lazy); do you guys have third parties (eg. a legal entity) that will "list" private/second hand vehicles on their website and offer, as added value, a PPI or inspection of any sort? 3 months warranty type deal?

Asking this because here in China it is the norm. Nobody, simply nobody, will buy a car from a private owner (never heard, unless its familly). All second hand cars are sold by third parties running these million-hits-per day Car for Sale websites. Process for the seller is simple:

1. Call that x website hotline, take an appointment
2. Rep shows up your place, do a visual PPI, take pics
3. Agree on a reserve price (final price is at third party discretion)
4. Send the car for mechanical PPI (if pass, 3 months warranty is added to the vehicle)
5. List the car on their website
6. Off it goes

Seller is totally released from his vehicle at that stage. Anything happening afterward it is that website dudes to deal with lol

I thought that was brilliant! Anyone doing the same in the USA?

Not to my knowledge, at least not in So Cal. Its a great idea. Protects both the buyer and seller

Hmmmm mabe a new business plan is in order
I'll cut you in for a point or two for the idea