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Old 17-07-2009, 10:20 AM   #1
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tips/things to look for when buying car

hey guys,
am helping a lady friend of mine look for a car tonight. we are both students and its only a second hand car with an auto gear box. small thing like a astra sized thing.

anyways what shall we ask to see papers wise?

and any things i/we can look at on the car?

thanks for any help
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Re: tips/things to look for when buying car

Let me google that for you

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Old 17-07-2009, 10:42 AM   #3
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Re: tips/things to look for when buying car

haha that is great
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Re: tips/things to look for when buying car

Honest John Car Buying Advice - Home

That is a fantastic website which will give you an honest opinion of any car you can think of, information provided includes what to look out for and safety ratings.
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Re: tips/things to look for when buying car

Some tips there, lest not forget the specific Motoring section
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Re: tips/things to look for when buying car

Once you have a specific car in mind do some internet research on that model to look for common/known faults
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Old 17-07-2009, 11:05 AM   #7
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Re: tips/things to look for when buying car

I always check enthusiast forums and find a guide/list of common faults. Honestjohn is quite handy as well.
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HI,

A good start is four wheels, all the requisite doors, the full interior (seats, ignition, mirrors, etc) and a complete, working engine. Anything above that is a bonus.


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