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Used cars certainly are a minefield. Any car is potentially a lemon.

Let’s commence with buying. You can get true bargains in local used car dealers showrooms in addition to the classifieds. Looking to buy used motors on the website takes lots of the leg work out of the scenario. I saved ?1500 on a low mileage vehicle worth ?8,000 : all I did was find a demonstrator that the branch of a nationwide firm clearly needed off the forecourt.

Alternatively, websites like Autotrader, whilst they have a bias towards the trade, are useful regarding comparing prices – specifically if you are willing to travel for the right car. You can even check out Gumtree and Ebay classifieds and many others, if you need to keep local. Whether you opt for purchasing from a dealership or the free classified sites could perhaps depend on how much you’re spending and if you will have something to trade-in.

For those who are purchasing a ‘runner’ you are probably purchasing via the classified listings. Get the car independently valued and inspected prior to committing yourself. It’s not hard to confirm the value and history of the car using the net. You’ll want to know it’s been valued appropriately and not been in a collision or reported stolen. Regarding road merit, outfits for example the AA do a pre-purchase check up.

But bear in mind a private seller won’t offer finance and is not going to be useful anytime things go wrong. However if you can come up with money there’s a chance you’re onto a winner, even if you have to sell your old vehicle privately.

Advertising used cars privately is not for the fainthearted. Get the car valued online and then find out how much they are on offer for. A recent MOT and repair history always helps. If using online free car advertising for example classifieds to sell, always be specific in the wording about whether or not your price is flexible. Advertising the car as ‘open to any inspection’ generally helps. Always speak to prospective buyers before they view the vehicle. Use the call to get rid of timewasters. And lastly, don’t allow viewers to test drive the car unaccompanied.