Its uncluttered website, simple search engine, and user-friendly car buyer guides make CarsDirect our choice for the best basic used car site. Similar to Autotrader, which launched the first online car marketplace for private sellers, CarsDirect launched the first website to help dealers sell directly to customers online in 1999.

A used car website allows you to find and buy a used car. Some allow you to list your own vehicle for sale. And in some cases, like with Hemmings, you can even buy and sell car parts. All used car websites allow you to search by make and model, but some have better search functions than others.

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Cars.com is our top pick for selling a used car online. The company sets itself apart from other sites by offering a private sale option. Edmunds leads the way for buying a used car online since it makes it easy for consumers to research, buy, sell and appraise used cars.