Buying a car?

woodtop

I have seen a car i wish to buy from someone who is selling it privately,it is a 08 plate 3dr ford fiesta,!1 lady owner 25000 miles and she wants £5,300 for it.
I am worried that there may still be finance on the car?what checks do i need to do please?

vaio

HPI will list outstanding finance, if it does have it you need to make sure it is paid off when you buy the car.

woodtop

Sorry what is HPI?

hethmar

http://www.hpicheck.com/

Hintza

Mileage is quite high. For a "one lady owner" car.

calebdylan

apart from finance you need to know whether she is the sole owner and it had a long run so you need to check the Tyre condition if worn out it may cost a few bucks check the bannet and dash board for any rust then go ahead

Inactive

calebdylan wrote: »

apart from finance you need to know whether she is the sole owner and it had a long run so you need to check the Tyre condition if worn out it may cost a few bucks check the bannet and dash board for any rust then go ahead

Rust ? dash board ??

That's a new one to me.:D

[Deleted User]

My views of "one lady owner" cars are that they have been used for school runs and shopping on short trips around town. Usually covered in scratches and the odd small prang. Generally not looked after.

gilbert_and_sullivan

Inactive wrote: »

Rust ? dash board ??

That's a new one to me.:D

Don't encourage it Inactive, have you read any other posts from the same source, tripe..;)

Inactive

gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »

Don't encourage it Inactive, have you read any other posts from the same source, tripe..;)

:rotfl::D I noticed..

woodtop

The owner is a young girl 23 yr old,the car is full of dog hairs and will need a complete valet.
There is a couple of scapes scratches either side of the bumper were she has caught the kerb.
It is a 3 dr ford fiesta 1.2 special .she said that she has been offered £5300.
She said it is still under warentee,but then she said it is due a service.?