Need buying a car advice

secretj_2

Hi there,

I've only 15 more lessons to go till my driving test to past but thought it would be a good idea to start learning about cars and where I should buy my very first car.

I m planning to buy a 'second hand' Ford Ka as I have heard they are cheap, realiable and a good first car to have but I haven't got a clue where to buy?? Im guessing its more expensive buying from a dealership but if I buy from a private seller I might get ripped off as I don't know anything about cars and don't know anyone who knows them better then me. Im tempted to buy from ebay but I might get ripped off from there too.

Is there a service where I can ask some one to check out the motor? And is it better buying from a auction as I have been told they check the cars out make sure they are in order to sell? Or is there a course I can go on to learn about this stuff?

Please help me!!!!

DavidHM

What's your budget?

secretj_2

The max would be £2000

aj3001

Take someone with you that knows what they are doing.

As for checks, you could HPI the car which costs around £30 and willl tell you if its been stolen/writen off

secretj_2

I don't know anyone who knows about cars I've asked a few guys I know and they are useless with cars.

Could I go to a local garage and ask a mechanic to come with me to inspect a car or is that a silly idea?

balsingh

No harm in taking a mechanic. However, the mechanic will charge you for your time. The other option is to arrange an inspection through the AA or RAC.

marty12

dont forget as a new driver high insurance costs so look to buy something with a low insurance bracket about 2 or 3 maybe 1.0 corsa or micra and try to build up some no claims bonus ask around someone must have a friend/relative who works as a mechanic to advise you

tali

autotrader private ads would be best and small traders are cheap as they have a high turnaround due to shortage of space but - these small traders do know the "tricks of the trade"