Buying a used car - 10 top tips

muzzel · 2003-11-20T15:19:39+00:00

Buying a used car - what a minefield!Here are my ten top tips:1. Get hold of a couple of road test reports on your preferred modelof car before you buy.2. Find out how much a typical 12,000 mile service is likely to costin advance.3. Check which classification group the vehicle will be insured underand obtain several quotes before you buy.4. If you are buying from a dealer, go for the longest warrentyavailable.5. Check to see if you have a reputable dealer for your chosen car inyour LOCAL area to undertake regular servicing and maintenance work.6. Stick to your purchase budget and make sure the finance is in placebefore you buy.7. Devise a simple checklist for examining a used car. Better still,take somebody along who knows what to look out for.8. Split you checklist up into three main areas: external checks -internal checks - documentation.9. Look for the obvious signs that the car has been looked after i.e.regular service history, old invoices and past/present MOTcertificates.10. On the test drive, think S-H-V. Is it S-mooth to drive? Does itH-andle well? Is the overall V-isability good?Would anyone like to add their own tips to the list?MuzzelP.S. Check out the Do's and Dont's of buying a used car at