Purchasing a car long distance

[JoeKan]

Okay...here it goes. I found a very nice looking burb that I know it was meant to be mine. The burb is about 500 miles away. I can hire a car hauler to pick it up for me cheaper than for me to go get it (car hauler, fuel, loss of day's wages, etc..). I've talked to the guy and we've agreed on the price and everything was going fine until it came time to discuss how to pay the guy.
I want to send a certified check but he says that can be a scam. He wants me to wire him the money (he'll pay for the fee) through a department store. I don't like the smell of this. I really want this burb but I'm not going to be the fool.
What can you guys suggest to me that we can have a happy transition?
Thanks in advance,
Joe