[Tsikot official] Where do you buy used cars?

[TheNewTsikot]

Hi Tsikot Members,

I’m Yaro, and this is the new official Tsikot account to share updates and start conversations with the community. As we gear up to relaunch Tsikot, I’ll be reaching out regularly to get your advice and input - you’re the heart of this platform, and your feedback is invaluable.

To kick things off, I have a simple question: Where do you currently buy and sell used cars, and what challenges do you face with the services you use?

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences as we work together to make Tsikot even better!

Cheers,
Yaro

[xninjax]

I primarily use Facebook marketplace and groups but also check on Carousell and used car dealers

[GTcervan]

There are known buy-n-sell or used car dealer networks like ugarte cars manila and kotse network but units are a bit more expensive in them. So much better to buy from private owners, esp. if they owned the car first hand.

[Walter]

Most direct owner-sellers are usually in Facebook ... Carousell filled with used car salesman now ... would be a good idea to have a platform for direct used car sellers and separate one for buy and sell salesmen ... have a platform for pre-purchase car inspection service ... and have a decent rating system ...

[carxynogen]

Most direct owner-sellers are usually in Facebook ... Carousell filled with used car salesman now ... would be a good idea to have a platform for direct used car sellers and separate one for buy and sell salesmen ... have a platform for pre-purchase car inspection service ... and have a decent rating system ...

+1.
I hate middleman sellers in FB.
A rating system would be great.
I miss those days when I buy/sell in forum sites wherein I can see the interested buyers and their public convo of the transaction. I can see some comments why the buyers backed-out and sharing the condition of the item during checking.
These information are completely inaccessible in FB.
Although the advantage of FB is that some buyers/sellers profile are legit and their profile pic match their identities.

Maybe a Lazada/Shopee app for cars?

[dr. d]

i would like to see carousell return into a true owner-seller haven...

[TheNewTsikot]

Thanks a lot, everyone, for sharing your experiences and advice! Besides the presence of middlemen instead of direct owners, is there anything else that makes Carousel less favorable? Also, apart from visible user profiles, are there any specific advantages that FB provides?

[_Cathy_]

The last time I shopped for a used car was in Carousell, but that was over a decade ago. My friend who recently bought a used vehicle, also got it through Facebook. I've never bought anything from FB marketplace in my entire life though.

[xninjax]

Thanks a lot, everyone, for sharing your experiences and advice! Besides the presence of middlemen instead of direct owners, is there anything else that makes Carousel less favorable? Also, apart from visible user profiles, are there any specific advantages that FB provides?

FB marketplace took over and made carousell less relevant nowadays in my Opinion. I think Carousell will die in the next few years.

Advantages of FB:
- Marketing tools
- Better communication via messenger?
- Widely used by most pinoys
- Easy to use

[mikejohnny]

FB’s got the edge now, no doubt. Honestly, feels like Carousell’s just hanging by a thread at this point.