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Everything You Need To Buy a Used Car
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Setting your budget
Before you think about which car to buy, you all
need to work out how much you have to spend.
Work out how much your current car is worth, and
whether you will sell it privately or
part-exchange it with a dealer Decide on
whether you need to take out finance Calculate
how much your fuel, insurance and road tax costs
are likely to be
How motor search can help Setting your
budget Understanding car loans and finance
Checking your credit rating
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Choosing the Right Car
With more choice than ever, choosing your perfect
car can be a bewildering process. Make sure you
spend some time working out what you need from
your car. Think about What the car will be
used for How many passengers will be regularly
carried How much will it cost to fuel, tax,
insure, service and repair
How motor search can help Choosing the right car
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Contacting the Seller
Your first contact with a seller can reveal a lot
of valuable information about the car, so it is
important you ask the right questions. Ask
thorough questions about the car, its past and
its condition Arrange to view a private sale at
the seller house, and a trade sale at their
premises Always view the car in daylight, and
preferably when it is dry to make it easier to
spot damage.
How motor search can help Contacting the seller
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Inspecting a Used Car
You do not need to be a mechanic to inspect a
used car, but there are a few golden rules. Get
a car history check to establish if the car has
any outstanding finance, has been stolen or
written off Examine the cars documents and
logbook, service history and previous MOT
certificates to spot if the car has been
clocked. Check the cars Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) at the base of the windscreen, under
the bonnet and stamped into the chassis under the
carpet beside the drivers seat for signs of
tampering, and make sure they match the VIN
recorded in the logbook Look for rust,
mismatched paint and uneven gaps between body
panels Make sure all the cars features work
By reading key documents including the V5C
(logbook), service history and MOT certificates
then checking key points around the car, you will
be able to quickly assess if the vehicle you are
viewing is as described in its advert
How motor search can help Inspecting a used
car Car history check Illegal cars
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Test Driving a Car
The test drive is your chance to asses every
aspect of the car, from how it feels on the road,
to making sure all its equipment works
correctly. Always take a test drive of at least
15 minutes and on different types of road
Arrange suitable insurance cover before you drive
the car Start the car when the engine is cold,
and check for excessive smoke and unusual
noises Check the gears, brakes, steering and
suspension work as they should, with no unusual
noises and vibrations
How motor search can help Test driving a car
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Haggling with Seller
It is common for buyers to make an offer on the
car they would like to buy, so do not be afraid
of haggling on price. Know what the car is
worth, and what you are willing to pay Start
your bidding low and let the seller work the
price up A tank of fuel or a service can be a
good negotiating tool Show commitment to the
deal, stay calm and do not be confrontational
If you cant come to an agreement, remember there
are plenty of other cars available
How motor search can help Haggling with sellers
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Doing the Paperwork
A cars paperwork is essential and provides
information on the history and ownership of the
car, so you should check it thoroughly. Check
all paperwork looks and feels genuine photocopies
and print outs could be fake Ensure the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) recorded in the
logbook matches the ones displayed in the car,
and the address and recorded keepers information
tallies with the person selling the car Examine
the service history to make sure the recorded
mileage is in line with the mileage displayed in
the car, and that regular maintenance has been
carried out Cars over three years old should be
supplied with a valid MOT check old MOT
certificates to verify the car mileage, and
contact the garage that completed the MOT test if
you are unsure Make sure the buyer writes a
receipt for you both Complete the new keeper
parts of the v5C (logbook) and ensure it is sent
to the DVLA
How motor search can help Doing the paperwork
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