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Vehicle is Recorded as Stolen - Self-explanatory really: the vehicle belongs to the original owner and you could lose the car – and your money.
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the best source of
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used cars. You will need to weigh up the
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protection of buying from a reputable dealer against the potential bargains of
the private market; or perhaps you're thinking of buying from someone you know?
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Used Car Buying Advice offers Used Car Buying tips, and there is also a Used
Car Buying Guide to ensure you make the right choice in buying a
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used car.
The Chassis/VIN Number Doesn't Match the Number Plate - The vehicle could be a ringer or a clone. Both these terms refer to stolen vehicles with a false identity. A ringer uses the identity of a scrapped vehicle to conceal its history, while a clone simply takes the identity of another car on the roads – so you will have two cars with the same number plates driving around! If the chassis number (VIN) doesn't match the number plate be extremely cautious – and be ready to walk away from the sale.
Whichever route you choose, it's vital to check the hidden history of the
vehicle before you go ahead with the
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purchase. You wouldn't buy a house without a survey, even if you trusted the
seller, so exercise the same caution when choosing a car. Even the seller might
not be aware of the
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vehicle's true history: it's just not worth leaving it to chance.
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Vehicle is an Import - So-called grey imports – which are imported cars of non-UK spec – are not worth as much as genuine, UK-spec cars. They frequently attract higher insurance premiums while parts can be difficult to obtain. Furthermore, there will be no UK record of the car's history while it was being used abroad.
Advice On Buying From A Franchised Car
Dealer
A new car dealership has a reputation to protect, so it can be
one of the safest places to buy a
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used vehicle. There is also a greater level of consumer protection when you buy
from a dealer, rather than privately. A dealer, for example, is legally
responsible for ensuring that any outstanding hire purchase
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is settled with the finance company. They might even know the history of the
car from new.
If you have never carried out a vehicle history check, you might wonder why it's an essential step before buying a used car. To confirm the car isn't stolen? To ensure value for money? To help make sure it's safe to drive? In fact, it's for all these reasons – and many more. Just as you wouldn't buy a house without a survey, the same principle applies to running a check before you buy a car. Do you want to risk your money on the seller's assurance that the vehicle is fine? Even the seller might not know the full truth.
If you know which make and model you want, the relevant franchised dealer
should be able to offer you a wide choice of
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used and nearly-new vehicles and perhaps a trade-in on your old car. Shop
around in your area for the best
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deal and, if you are trading-in, focus upon the final, net cost. If in doubt,
print off Carwatch UK’s Used Car Buying Advice and Used Car Buying Guide as a
point of reference for making enquiries.
Vehicle is Recorded as a Category Loss or Total Loss - The vehicle has at some point been damaged, perhaps in a major accident, and the insurer has subsequently decided to write the vehicle off. Although it is sometimes possible to repair a write-off to a roadworthy standard, its history will de-value the vehicle and you might not be able to get insurance cover. Your insurer could even refuse to pay out on a claim, if the insurance company wasn't made aware of the write-off history when you took out your policy. In the worst scenario, the car could be unsafe to drive.
Advice On Buying From A Used Car Dealer
Used car dealers vary widely but many are long established
with a good reputation. Some specialise in newer cars or vehicles of a
particular type. A reputable used car dealer will have checked the vehicles for
sale beforehand to ensure there is no
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“history” or outstanding finance. (Again, they will be responsible for settling
outstanding hire purchase agreements.) However, don’t leave this to chance:
Carwatch UK offer an affordable Car Data Check, Vehicle History Report
and Car Finance Check. If in doubt, follow our Used Car Buying Advice and Used
Car Buying Guide to avoid any potential disasters whilst buying a
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used car.
If you have never carried out a vehicle history check, you might wonder why it's an essential step before buying a used car. To confirm the car isn't stolen? To ensure value for money? To help make sure it's safe to drive? In fact, it's for all these reasons – and many more. Just as you wouldn't buy a house without a survey, the same principle applies to running a check before you buy a car. Do you want to risk your money on the seller's assurance that the vehicle is fine? Even the seller might not know the full truth.
Advice On Buying A
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Used Car Privately
Although the private market can sometimes offer potential
bargains, it is perhaps the riskiest way to buy a used car - particularly if
you don't know the seller. The
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car, for example, might not belong to the seller. Or it could be a badly
repaired write-off. Be especially careful checking all the documentation and
insist on meeting at the seller's house or place of work. Print off our
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Used Car Buying Guide (see menu on left of page) and take it with you when you
view the car. Be sure to adhere to advice on buying a used car, using
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Used Car Buying Advice and Used Car Buying Guide as a point of reference. Also,
be sure to make the most of affordable Car Data Check, comprehensive
Vehicle History Report and Car Finance Check service before you hand over your
money.
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Used Car Buying Advice
1. Ask the seller if the vehicle belongs to him or her
Vehicle is Recorded as Stolen - Self-explanatory really: the vehicle belongs to the original owner and you could lose the car – and your money.
2. Ask if there is outstanding finance to be settled
3. Ask if the vehicle has ever been involved in a major accident
4. Undertake a Car Data Check and Vehicle History Report from Carwatch
UK to make sure.
5. Get a signed receipt for your payment
If you have never carried out a vehicle history check, you might wonder why it's an essential step before buying a used car. To confirm the car isn't stolen? To ensure value for money? To help make sure it's safe to drive? In fact, it's for all these reasons – and many more. Just as you wouldn't buy a house without a survey, the same principle applies to running a check before you buy a car. Do you want to risk your money on the seller's assurance that the vehicle is fine? Even the seller might not know the full truth.
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