The lesson to take away from today's post is to know who you're buying your next used car from. We here at Elk Grove Ford are always stressing the fact that it's better to buy your next preowned vheicle from a reputable source, and nothing proves it more than a story that's gaining more attention each day from Chattanooga, TN.

It was there that Luke Ridings went online to shop for a car. Upon visiting Craigslist, he noticed a posting for a $4,000 Ford Crown Victoria, which seemed almost too good to be true. Of course, if something seems that way, it likely is, and such was exactly the case. See, when Ridings decided to take his new toy out for a spin, he caught the attention of the local police, who happened to notice that the vehicle featured police specifications and equipment.

A little digging by the officer who pulled him over revealed that the vehicle was a decomissioned police cruiser that had been destined for the crusher. Someone stole the vehicle before it could meet its fate and opted to sell it online. In other words, Ridings didn't just buy a stolen car, he bought a stolen cop car!

We realize that not all third party transactions end like this, but you can rest assured that each of the used Ford models that you'll find on our lot at 9645 Auto Center Drive Elk Grove, CA 95757 has been thoroughly tested and attained by 100-percent legal means.

Not interested in a used car? Then feel free to check out the wide range of new Ford models that we carry too. We have models like the Ford Escape Hybrid, F-350, and Taurus, that are ready to be test driven, and you can arrange a time to do so simply by contacting us online or by phone at (888) 450-8331.

Source: ¹http://www.autoevolution.com/news/georgia-police-ford-crown-victoria-illegally-sold-on-craigslist-40721.html