| Before you Buy
Buying from a Dealer
Codes of practice
The law
Buying Privately
Buying at an Auction
Problems
Mechanical condition
Stolen cars
Outstanding credit
Clocking
If
Things go Wrong
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Before you Buy
| Decide
how much you can afford to pay. Include the cost of insurance,
MOT, road tax, petrol, repairs and servicing. Don't rush into a
decision. Shop around. Look through price guides to see how much
you should expect to pay for the car you want. |
| If your
knowledge of cars is sketchy, use our checklist.
It gives the main things to look out for when assessing a used
car's condition, and tells you the signs that point to a car which
has been stolen or clocked (had its mileage altered). As a back
up, take someone with you who knows about cars. |
Or you
could pay for an independent inspection by a professional
mechanic. Motoring organisations such as the AA, RAC and Green
Flag offer this service. It costs between £100 and £300, but
could save you money in the long run. |
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