Toyota Corolla 2002 or later - used car advice

DonkeyKong77

Hi

Does anyone know of the best ways to buy a used car? Checked on ebay and was wondering if there any other decent websites that anyone knew of?

Preferably, i am after a Toyota Corolla, 2002 or later with reasobale mileage (about 30000).

Also, is there a way of checking the market value of a car online, i was thinking maybe for a 1.4l is about £6k?

Any advice much appreciated.

Many Thanks

cheekymole

This might be better on the motoring board?

DonkeyKong77

yea sure - didnt know there was a motoring board - sorry

Also, not sure as to how i go about moving the thread

cuffie

https://www.parkers.co.uk gives you the market value of a car
Try your local newspaper, Auto Exhchange, or there is a website called https://www.fish4cars.co.uk

cheekymole

DonkeyKong77 wrote:

yea sure - didnt know there was a motoring board - sorry

Also, not sure as to how i go about moving the thread

me neither, maybe a board guide will move it over for you

car_chick

Hi,

Dealer is always the best way as you will get exactly what you want if you can wait for them to find it (they may have it already.

Get a helpful salesperson and phone around dealers you would be willing to travel to.

You may end up paying slightly more but the benefits are good, at least: 12 month warranty, 12 month full RAC cover, RAC approved check, service and MOT if needed and possibly some good bodywork if dealer has on-site facilities. You will have to pay for tax.

The good salesperson means any problems you have will be sorted out quickly and efficiently.

1.4cc is a good bet but 1.6cc much better if doing lots of motorway. T2 will not have Air Con try for a T3 if you can as much more saleable. Corolla 52 plate 1.6 T3 3dr, 25,000 miles, advertised £6950, Sold same day in South West.

Hope this helps.

damski_2

for advise

have a look at https://www.honestjohn.co.uk

excellent resource

will tell you whats good and bad about any car


give it a go

tomstickland

Personally I'd buy privately via Autotrader. None of the dealer benefits are benefits to me.

Louisa_Jane_2

I always check out https://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk and search on their motoring pages - https://www.motorpoint.co.uk - very cheap new and used cars - https://www.cargiant.co.uk in London - and theres a great place at Slough who's name escapes me , maybe someone else can jog my memory!?

DonkeyKong77

Thanks folks - the car isnt for me and i haven't a clue so really appreciate your help!

There is one in a dealer relatively close (swinton) and their name is rrg, but i heard that dealers arent so willing to offer discounts? is that a myth?

If the car with them costs £7k and they are offered £6500 in a one off payment i would have though that would have been a go-er but someone told me they are more willing to do deals that involve finance, which i'm not particularly interested in.

Thanks again

car_chick

Just a quickie, January 2005 all Motor Dealers became regulated by Financial Services Authority(FSA). Even before this it was illegal to sell a car to you at a different price than the next man just because it was cash/finance.

They like you to take their finance but will sell at the price you will buy the car(within reason of course!!), the payment bit comes later.

:j

PS be wary if they dont tell you about being fsa regulated when talking figures.