After seeing so many people fall prey to scammers and crooks in the used car market, or end up with lemons they couldn’t afford to repair, I decided it was time to write an ebook to educate people on the ins-and-outs of buying reliable used cars without getting scammed. So without further ado, here it is for purchase and download:
RELIABLE RIDES: OnRamp’s Used Car Buying Guide
Introducing "Reliable Rides," your go-to guide for navigating the used car market with ease and confidence! This comprehensive 34-page eBook is packed with expert advice on how to buy a used car without getting scammed. Our charity, OnRamp, gifts reliable vehicles to local families in need, so we've been through this purchasing process hundreds of times. We've done the research, learned the lessons, crunched the numbers, and now we're sharing our knowledge with you.
In this valuable guide, you'll discover:
Data-driven lists of the most reliable and least reliable used cars and SUVs on the market
Top picks for used vehicles for new drivers
Details on how to spot scammers and lemons
Step-by-step instructions on how to inspect and test-drive a vehicle
The ins-and-outs of auto insurance
Tips and tricks for keeping your vehicle running smoothly for as long as possible
And more!
EVERY DOLLAR MADE BY THIS EBOOK GOES DIRECTLY TO ONRAMP TO HELP US BUY AND GIFT MORE VEHICLES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. As of May 2023, OnRamp has gifted reliable cars and SUV's plus a full year of maintenance support to over 140 local clients, empowering them on their journey to self-sufficiency. By investing in your own automotive knowledge, you're also making a difference in someone else's life!
We're offering "Reliable Rides" on a "Pay What You Want" basis with a suggested retail price / donation of $20 (again, 100% of the proceeds go to charity). But if money is tight and you can't afford that amount, please buy it for less, or even just take it for free. Our greatest desire is that no one gets scammed or hurt in the used car market again (we've seen it happen so, so often)! We trust that you'll find our guide incredibly useful, and we hope it empowers you to make informed decisions when purchasing a used car.
Make a positive impact on your automotive future and support a life-changing cause with "Reliable Rides" today!
I'm very proud of this book and grateful to get to share it with you. Please, please share this resource far and wide. There are so many people who badly need this information. And again, every purchase directly helps OnRamp buy vehicles for awaiting clients, of which we have many (like multiple dozens!)
Huge thanks to Steve Tinkle for this idea, and Jason Pulliam, Jeremy Smith, Rami Cerone, Stephanie Mason, Taylor Carlson, Chip Jennings, and Diane Jennings for helping edit and prep.
Finally, let me know if you have edits or questions. This is just version 1.0, so there's definitely room for improvement.