Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: August 7, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Author: Medialink
Length: 01:50
Rating: 3.00
Views: 2146
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.Source: General Motors