With the economy in a slump, drivers are looking to replace their older vehicles with used cars instead of new. To help eliminate the confusion about what constitutes a certified used vehicle, a team of surveillance professionals put their skills to the test. In an ambush style mission, they set out to uncover potential pitfalls.
A new website, www.UsedCarAmbush.com, from General Motors has launched to educate consumers on the risks of purchasing a vehicle from a private seller. The site also shows the benefits of opting for a manufacturer certified used vehicle.
In the video, actual used vehicle sellers are confronted by an MTV-Punk'd-styled actor who asks questions that private party sellers don't want to hear, like "do you offer roadside assistance?" or "is there a warranty?." Using hidden cameras, the team was able to film buyers attempting to get things like financing and courtesy transportation - options private sellers usually don't provide.
