Searching online for the vehicle of your choice gives you a wide selection to choose from, so you can find just the one you want.

Different automotive websites specialize in specific markets, and selecting the best one for you can assist you in finding what you're looking for.

When you want a wide selection of fully inspected vehicles located across the country, all at a fair price, Shift is the way to go. Every car sold by Shift undergoes an extensive 150-point inspection, and you get a free Carfax report for the ultimate in transparency. Shift offers fair, no-haggle prices driven by powerful machine learning algorithms and tons of data. Shift takes the stress out of car buying and negotiation. And if you need an auto loan, Shift works with a network of trusted lenders who compete for your business, so you get the best deal on financing.

If you're in the market for a rare classic car, Bring-A-Trailer always has an interesting selection of hard-to-find enthusiast picks. Featuring detailed listings with multiple photographs from many angles, Bring-A-Trailer is the choice when you're on the hunt for something unique, like a sports car from the 1960s. 

Performing market research before buying a car can better educate you on what other people pay and help you find a better deal. Ebay Motors lets you make a detailed search of prior listings and what people paid for specific vehicles. In addition to viewing completed sales, you can also see the cars that didn't sell, further informing you of market conditions. To ensure you buy a vehicle from a reputable source, eBay has buyer reviews you can peruse to find a trustworthy seller. 

When you're concerned about knowing just who you're buying from, Facebook Marketplace allows you to view someone's profile and find out more about them. Instead of sending emails back and forth like some other websites, on Facebook Marketplace, you have the opportunity to view a person's photos and posts and see just who you're dealing with. 

When you're in the market for a new car, it can be challenging to know if you should pay less than MSRP. While a new vehicle's retail price might be over $40,000, the current market could afford significant discounts. TrueCar helps by showing recent transactions across the country and what other buyers paid for a particular car. TrueCar also shows you what you could stand to save on the previous model year of the exact vehicle. 

Though buying a new-to-you car can be fun, sometimes it's inconvenient. Driving around to different car dealers and taking test drives takes up your valuable time. And who likes the stress of negotiating with a salesperson? With their no-pressure, hassle-free sales environment, Shift makes buying your next vehicle easy. With Shift's expertise and experience selling used vehicles, you can rest assured your used car purchase will be good to go from the moment you take delivery.

In contrast to selling your old car to a private party on the local market, many websites give you the ability to reach more potential buyers and help you receive the best price.

And while you can online advertisements for your used vehicle, some internet retailers will buy it directly from you.

No matter where you sell your car, it's essential to have the vehicle title handy to transfer ownership. And knowing the market value of your vehicle helps you set a fair price. Additionally, providing a vehicle history report to prospective buyers reassures them and shows your car is reliable transportation. 

Shift makes selling your used car especially easy. All you'll have to do is enter the make, model, year, and mileage on Shift's easy-to-use website, and you'll instantly receive a purchase offer that's valid for seven days. You can get a fair offer, better than any dealership, driven by powerful machine-learning algorithms and tons of data. And with Shift, there's no need to spend the extra time waxing and washing the car. A little dirt won't affect the quote, as we fully detail the cars ourselves anyway before listing them for sale.

If you want to avoid paying seller fees, Craiglist is the site for you. Craigslist lets you put up an advertisement in minutes with a simple layout and easy listing process. However, on Craigslist, you can't be sure of who you're dealing with, so it's probably a good idea to vet someone before giving out your phone number, agreeing on a location for pickup, or accepting a cashier's check. And Craigslist is somewhat limited in its listing tools, with a basic, no-frills platform. 

CarGurus is another popular website for selling your used car, with a listing fee of only $4.95 for 30 days. One thing to remember is CarGurus shows buyers average vehicle pricing and compares it to yours, so setting a fair asking price is essential. Once you find a buyer, CarGurus helps guide you through the transaction and assists with electronic payments.

And eBay gives you the option to sell your used vehicle at a fixed price or in an auction format. If you believe your car to be in excellent condition and a great buy, an auction could bring you a better price than expected. But when you sell a vehicle on eBay, you have to handle payment and documentation yourself, without additional assistance from the website. That could prove challenging for those selling a car for the first time.

The online automotive marketplace offers car prices and selections that are hard to match compared to local sellers.

With many thousands of vehicles located across the country, made up of many makes and models, buying a car online helps you find the best car for you. 

And if you need to sell your used vehicle, many websites make it a smooth process where you can reach many prospective buyers and receive fair market value. 

Different websites specialize in unique types of vehicles and have a range of selling platforms, so performing research ahead of time helps you find one that best suits your needs. 

Remember, you can buy any of Shift's cars directly online from the comfort of your home, know it has no hidden issues (from our 150-point inspection) and get a fair, up-front price.