Search craigslist cars for sale in Arizona.

Phoenix is the biggest city and capital of the state of Arizona. Public transportation is provided throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area via Valley Metro. Less than 4% of Phoenix commuters travel by means of public transportation. The heat in Phoenix is way too strong for commuters to be outside waiting for trains or buses. Commuters prefer the luxury of an air conditioned personal automobile.

Residents looking to purchase a local used car can utilize craigslist’s free classifieds service. The Phoenix section of Craigslist cars is divided upon five whereabouts. Car shoppers can browse: all of Phoenix, Central & South Phoenix (cpl), East Valley (evl), Phoenix North (nph), and West Valley (wvl).

Phoenix remains warm year round with extreme heat in the summer months. The threat of winter storms is virtually insignificant. Used cars in Phoenix’s environment are susceptible to overheating. Visually inspect the radiator for leaks or check the radiators pressure. Ask the seller when the water pump was last replaced and request a receipt of the work. Make sure the coolant is clean and there are no leaks or cracks in the hoses. Make sure the car has an operational spare tire to avoid getting stranded in the desert.

Combat the piercing Phoenix sun by searching craigslist for cars that are light in color, both interior and exterior. Window tinting can also prevent the sun’s ultra violet (UV) rays from penetrating into the vehicle. In Arizona, car window tinting is legal. The back side and rear windows can be tinted up to any darkness. The front side windows must allow for a visible light transmission of 33%.

Phoenix experiences a high rate of auto thefts. Cities in close vicinity to U.S. borders are more susceptible to car theft. Phoenix is less than two hundred miles from the Mexican border. The following vehicles are most commonly stolen in Arizona: Honda Accord (94), Honda Civic (95), Dodge Ram (05), Ford F150 (97), Ford F250 (03), Chevy Pick Up (97), Ford F350 (06), Nissan Sentra, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry. When browsing craigslist for cars, approach these vehicles with caution to avoid purchasing a stolen automobile. If you find reason for suspicion, local authorities can help identify stolen vehicles.

Car registration fees in Arizona:
-Title Fee: $4.00
-Registration Fee: $8.00
-Air Quality Research Fee: $1.50
-Vehicle License Tax (VLT): Instead of a personal property tax, Arizona charges a vehicle license tax. The fee varies depending on value of the car.

The CLcarz search engine will search the craigslist cars section of Phoenix. Increase your search beyond Phoenix and simultaneously search any of the 8 craigslist regions in Arizona. Narrow your search by make, model, years, and keywords in the above form.