Gas prices are outrageous. It's time to cut down on expenses. Perhaps, it's time to sell your gas guzzler and buy a used car that doesn't cost you a kidney every time you go to the gas pump. Here is my long-winded guide on everything a beginner needs to know in order to successfully buy their used car on Craigslist.

Why Buy Cars on Craigslist and Not Through a Car Dealership?

Many people still like the traditional method of going to a car dealership and going through the ritual of being harassed by car dealers in order to get a semi-good price on a used car. Other people still believe that this is the only way to purchase a vehicle. If you are one of these people who believe that the only way to purchase a car is to drive from dealership to dealership, then I’m sorry to tell you that your method for used car shopping is completely outdated.