Buying a used motor vehicle

Deciding to buy a used motorcar is a bit of a lottery if you don’t have any knowledge of car mechanics. Used motor vehicles can be riddled with defects that could cost you an awful lot in garage bills if they are not noticed before you part with your hard earned dollars.

When you have decided on what make and manufacturer of used car that you want, you can then start to look for vehicles of your choice. One of the best places to search is the internet as most of the large vehicle sales publications have their own websites now, that displays all the cars that are offered for sale. The kind of website that you may search may vary from area to area but the most popular one in england is the auto trader site or magazine.

Once you have discovered your chosen manufacturer and model its then time to phone up the seller to negotiate a price. The number one thing that I would advise any one to do before they even go and look at the car is to undertake an HPI check on the vehicle. An HPI check will cost you a small amount but it can uncover information about the motorcars history. The HPI check will tell you if the carhas any existing hire purchase payments owed against it or if the car is listed as a total write off. If the motorcar has any kind of history then walk away and find another one.

If the car is clear on the HPI check then it is time to go and examine the vehicle. If you don’t know about vehicles then take a mate with you who dose as they will be able to spot any mechanical glitches and also look for signs or symptoms of accident damage. The big motoring association’s offer vehicle inspections at a cost. They are a little expensive but they could save you a packet in the longer term.

If the vehicle is up to scratch then it’s time to pound out a deal. By no means under any circumstances offer the vendor the full price, you need to negotiate and haggle hard. Let’s say the trader is asking for £3000 for the second hand motor vehicle and the car is in fine condition with no problems and a full service history. Start your barter at £2500 and work from there or even less if you are feeling cheeky. If it’s a private vendor then you have a better chance of getting a deal but if it’s a dealer then you will be in for a bit of a battle. In either case make sure you walk away with at least some money knocked off the asking price. Don’t feel cheeky about haggling it is part of the game. If the vehicle has small flaws point these out to the seller as a haggling point, the car may need a couple of tyres or may need some minor repair work as an example and the asking price should be adjusted accordingly.

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