Buyer & Seller Due Diligence

Use this checklist as a starting point when buying or selling an older Cherokee.

🚙 Buying a Vehicle or Parts

• ✓Verify the VIN and title status before committing to a purchase
• ✓Confirm seller identity and contact details independently
• ✓Inspect the vehicle in person or hire a qualified independent inspector
• ✓Confirm mileage and condition with documentation where possible
• ✓Check for rust, frame issues, leaks, and common Cherokee problem areas
• ✓Test drive and check key systems before purchase
• ✓Use secure, traceable payment methods
• ✓Confirm parts fitment before purchasing parts - Cherokee model years vary
• ✓Do not rely on listing text alone - verify all claims directly with the seller
• ✓Keep records of all messages, receipts, and agreements

🔩 Using a Salvage Yard

• ✓Confirm salvage yard inventory and Cherokee availability before visiting
• ✓Verify part fitment for your exact model year before purchasing
• ✓Ask about yard policies, return policies, and pricing before you go
• ✓Junk and salvage yard listings on this site are submitted in good faith, always confirm details directly with the yard

🏪 Using a Repair Shop

• ✓Verify the shop's licensing, insurance, and qualifications independently
• ✓Get a written estimate before authorizing work
• ✓Confirm availability and turnaround time directly with the shop
• ✓Repair shop listings on this site are submitted in good faith, inclusion does not constitute endorsement, and independent verification is always recommended

📋 Selling a Vehicle or Parts

• ✓Only list vehicles and parts you are authorized to sell
• ✓Provide accurate information about condition, mileage, known issues, and title status
• ✓Keep your listing information current - update or remove it if circumstances change
• ✓Use secure payment methods and keep records of all communications
• ✓You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your listing and any transactions that result from it