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Vehicle has had Private or Cherished Number Plates - A change of number plates could be completely innocent. Or it could be an attempt to conceal a vehicle's dubious history. A vehicle might read all clear under its new registration although it was, perhaps, written-off under its previous plates. For this reason, you need to be sure you have checked a car's history under ALL its number plates - right back to the date of first registration. A check can provide you with that information.
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.
A vehicle history check costs, on average, less than 1% of your overall spend on a used car. At the very least, it provides you with peace of mind. But it could be saving you the loss of the car, your money – and even your safety on the roads. Do you really want to take that gamble?
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.
offers an affordable Car Data Check , Vehicle History Report, Car
Finance Check and advice on buying a used car to potential buyers of used cars,
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until you've handed over your money or it could be too late!
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.
Vehicle has had Private or Cherished Number Plates - A change of number plates could be completely innocent. Or it could be an attempt to conceal a vehicle's dubious history. A vehicle might read all clear under its new registration although it was, perhaps, written-off under its previous plates. For this reason, you need to be sure you have checked a car's history under ALL its number plates - right back to the date of first registration. A check can provide you with that information.
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.
A vehicle history check costs, on average, less than 1% of your overall spend on a used car. At the very least, it provides you with peace of mind. But it could be saving you the loss of the car, your money – and even your safety on the roads. Do you really want to take that gamble?
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.
Vehicle is Recorded as Stolen - Self-explanatory really: the vehicle belongs to the original owner and you could lose the car – and your money.
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
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Used Car Buying Advice
1. Ask the seller if the vehicle belongs to him or her
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.
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
A vehicle history check costs, on average, less than 1% of your overall spend on a used car. At the very least, it provides you with peace of mind. But it could be saving you the loss of the car, your money – and even your safety on the roads. Do you really want to take that gamble?
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