| At one point or another everybody has to buy a | | | | have been in an accident, so make sure that you |
| used car, when buying a used car people can be | | | | do a data check before following through, chances |
| quiet easily deceived by a seller. So here is a list | | | | are the few quid's that you spend here would |
| of typical things that you would want to check | | | | certainly help you save a lot in case if the car has |
| before you buy your next used car. | | | | had any serious issues in the past. |
| 1.Research about the car make and the model | | | | 4.Doing a thorough physical check is quite |
| that you are interested in buying, make sure that | | | | important, and remember not to do it after dark |
| it satisfies your requirements and practicality, for | | | | because the flaws, dents and scratches on the |
| example you wouldn't want a 3 liter V10 engine if | | | | body will not be visible as much they would be |
| you are mostly commuting on the city traffic. So | | | | visible during the day time in sunlight. Sellers might |
| doing your research can really help you make a | | | | dress up the vehicle and make it appear |
| good choice so that you wouldn't end up changing | | | | presentable so be sure to look under carpets for |
| your car again a few months after the purchase. | | | | signs of erosion and other damages, and look |
| 2.Check the market value of the car that you are | | | | under the bonnet for to see the condition of the |
| buying, some private sellers may try to rip you | | | | engine as well. |
| off your money If you have not done your | | | | 5. Never buy a used car without going out on a |
| research for the pricing of the make and the | | | | test drive, this would reveal the actual condition of |
| model that you are planning to buy, make a few | | | | the engine, breaks, gearbox, steering etc. so doing |
| calls to some of your local car dealers and check | | | | a proper test drive is a vital part of the |
| the prices of similar models, to get a better | | | | purchasing process. |
| understanding of the price, so that you can | | | | 6. Make sure that the documents of the vehicle |
| bargain with the sellers better. | | | | are readily available. And read them to see if |
| 3. if you have your eyes set upon a car and you | | | | there are any problems related to tax payments |
| really want to buy it don't hasten, do a vehicle | | | | etc. before you finalize the transaction. |
| data check before you pay the cash, the car | | | | 7. |
| may look good from the exterior, but it could | | | | |