MSE; Buying a Second Hand Car

Kerriebaby

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Im due to take my driving test this month, after which I will have £1,250 to spend on a car and tax if needed.

What/Where is the best place to go to for a 2nd hand car. are there any money saving tips that people have?

Due to my business ( dog walker ) im looking for a decent sized car ( think Old style Astra and up ) but with a smaller engine ( insurance ) also needs to be in good nick ( again because of the business, and if funds allow so it can be sign written )

Anyone?

hewhoisnotintheknow

how many dogs do you take at 1 time

our airedale AND alsation fitted in the boot of that!

Hintza

How much have you got for insurance?

Personally I would keep ear to ground and see if any family/friends are selling anything, at least you will get a bit more of an honest assesment (hopefully) of any problems.

Otherwise it's really pot luck at that soert of money, try and take someone along who can give iit the once over.

hewhoisnotintheknow

^^ citroen ax

Kerriebaby

well, I have three dogs of my own ( DSD, Rough Collie and Cocker x ) I will potentially have 3 dogs in the car at any time ( apart from my own )

Insurance is maximum £600 per annum

I have been looking at Suzuki Baleno and Daewoo Nubira

Kerriebaby

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

^^ citroen ax

is the the really small one? i dont think it would be big enough

hewhoisnotintheknow

Kerriebaby wrote: »

is the the really small one? i dont think it would be big enough

Hi yeah its the same size as the saxo

i wasnt reccomending it, i was just saying that two large dogs could get in the back of it

I reccomend a citroe xsara estate

Kerriebaby

Do Xsaras come in small engines tho ( insurance and tax purposes )

rottertron

Skoda Fabia Estate, enough room in boot for dogs, small engines in both petrol or diesel, low insurance group. I will be looking for one soon to replace my old Golf Estate.

hewhoisnotintheknow

Kerriebaby wrote: »

Do Xsaras come in small engines tho ( insurance and tax purposes )

1.4 is the smallest

dont forget engine size is not the only factor for insurance costs

if a load 1.0 cars get written off for whatever reason, they could cost more to insure than a 1.4 that is not written off

Kerriebaby

ive just had a look on Autotrader and they are around £600 - £1k..