Would you buy a used car from a dealer or privately?

Dealer is best. If it goes bad, you might not get your money back from a private person or find them again.

I am definitely no expert especially in regards to cars but here goes. I’ve had a few cars in my time and I bought all of them from a dealer except for the one I have now which has been the newest and best car I have ever owned.

I saw it advertised and I was reluctant because of the reasons you listed but when I test drove it and liked it, I called my brother in law who is a mechanic to come and take a look at it which he did with a fine tooth comb and gave me the thumbs up.
I bought the car and saved around $1000 after a little bartering.

If you come across a good private deal and you don’t have a mechanic friend you can pay the insurance company to check the vehicle for you although if the car turns out not to be any good you will be out of pocket for the cost of the report.

I would look at both carefully and you may just get the idea what is best. Go out to both dealerships and private sellers and see how you go and as I said if you can take a mechanic with you, you’re laughing!
Good luck mipen!

I think that buying for private person is much cheaper. In the other hand like you said, dealer may give you warranty for one year...
If I would buy form private person, I would make sure to have friend with me who knows cars...to avoid bad deal...
Overall, maybe dealer is the safe option...