| Buying a second hand car can be something
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| | sure that that was the vehicle you wanted
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| of a lottery if you are not well informed
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| | to buy.
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| about cars and their values. And even if
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| | When carrying out visual checks on the
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| you are, there are still some obvious
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| | car, remember to check the tyres for even
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| pitfalls you should avoid if you want to
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| | wear. If the wear is uneven, then there
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| ensure that you've bought a quality used
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| | may be a problem with the car's
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| car.
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| | suspension. Some unscrupulous dealers or
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| The first thing to do when considering
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| | individuals may tamper with the mileage
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| buying a second hand car is to acquire a
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| | on a car, so check that the wear and tear
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| second-hand car price guide. Many
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| | on the vehicle is consistent with the
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| newsagents stock these and failing that
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| | recorded miles. For example, if the car
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| there are plenty of online guides
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| | is advertised as doing only 5,000 miles
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| available. While these won't be free, but
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| | but the tyres are worn and the bonnet is
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| they will be a great investment, and the
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| | covered in stone chips, then that
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| few pounds you spend on a guide could
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| | evidence isn't consistent with the
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| save you hundreds, or even thousands when
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| | advertised mileage. And if the car is
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| it comes to buying your car. You'll also
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| | over three years old ask to see its MOT
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| get a good indication of what type of
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| | certificate.
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| vehicle you can afford and what price you
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| | Never buy a car without taking it for a
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| should expect to pay.
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| | test drive - however great it looks stood
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| Although the next tip sounds obvious, it
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| | on the drive or forecourt. But do make
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| is amazing how many people don't follow
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| | sure that you are insured to do so before
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| it: when you go to look at the car you
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| | getting into the driver's seat! By
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| are interested in, make sure you view it
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| | driving the car you'll not only get a
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| in the daylight! All the flaws, scratches
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| | feel for whether this is the car for you,
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| and any other body faults will be clearly
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| | but also you can be alerted to any
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| visible, and you'll get a much clearer
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| | potential problems. Drive at a variety of
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| perception of the car than if you viewed
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| | speeds, up and down hills and in reverse.
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| it at night. This applies equally,
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| | This way you'll be able to highlight any
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| whether you are interested in buying from
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| | suspension or clutch problems.
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| a garage or a private individual.
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| | Lastly, stick to your guns; If you are
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| Getting a second opinion is a must. But
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| | after a particular make of car - whether
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| get it from someone who can give you an
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| | it's a used Ford car, a second-hand
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| unbiased opinion and preferably someone
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| | Renault Clio or a classic Land Rover -
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| with mechanical knowledge. If you don't
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| | make sure you buy the one you want! Don't
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| know anyone personally, major road
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| | be persuaded to come away with a car you
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| organisations such as the AA and RAC will
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| | didn't really want but that the salesman
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| inspect the car for you for a fee,
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| | insists is far superior and a much better
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| although it wouldn't be advisable to
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| | deal to your original choice. The chances
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| organise an inspection until you were
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| | are it's not!
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