August 11, 2005
Tips for buying a used car
Following are the tips in order to buy a used car :
STEP 1 - MONEY
STEP 2 – YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE
When going to view a car, ensure that:
1. You have someone with you to give a second opinion
2. Go during broad daylight – darkness and wetness and can hide a mutilude of sins
3. Always meet the seller at their house so you can check they are genuine
4. That all documentation tallies up:
5. That a private seller’s name and address match those in a Registration Document or log book.
6. All the documentation you would expect to find is available such as the Registration Document or log book (V5)
7. The vehicle has an MoT certificate (on vehicles over 3 years old)
8. Check VIN numbers, registrations, dates, names and addresses and any other details you can cross check
9. That the car has a valid tax disk