Buying Hyundai i10 from a dealer

elljay

Daft as it may seem, in all my years I've never bought a used car from a dealer, just from family/friends etc so not really sure how it works.

I've been looking for a little runaround city type car and quite like the Hyundai i10. There's one in a local dealer for £6k, 14 plate, 30k miles. I just want to buy it, or another one, simply, with cash but have read stories of being pressurised into various finance deals and other rip offs etc that it's made me worried. I didn't really want to pay more than £5k but have to start looking somewhere - I would prefer another year older for less money but at least looking at this one would give me a benchmark and might also let the dealer know I'm serious so he might look out for another one for me. It's quite an upmarket looking big dealer with posh expensive new cars in the window in an upmarket town. So is it more sensible to look in a cheaper town, are the prices likely to be better? Or maybe none of this works like that.

So what happens with test drives? Do you drive it off on your own or does a salesman come too? A friend recently bought a car but her dad who thinks he's a bit of a know-all actually did the deal and he only sat in the passenger seat while the salesman drove. He says he can tell everything he needs to know by the sound of the engine. I haven't really got anyone I could take with me who knows and anyway, buying from a dealer should give some come-back presumably. Also I'm used to an automatic so it will take me a while to get used to gears so don't want to wreck it with the salesman watching me.

I'm sure I'm overthinking this but don't want to turn up feeling like a fly in a spider web. I feel very pathetic that I don't know all this!!!

Thank you all for any advice.

EJ

fatbelly

I've often bought with cash from a dealer - paid with a debit card. Never had a problem, usually got a small cut off the screen price.

Sometimes the salesman has come with me on a test drive, sometimes I've just been given the keys. I've always driven the car and wouldn't be buying unless I was allowed to.

I tend to look for the car I want at the price I want rather than worrying too much about the dealer.

If you're moving from an automatic to a manual that might cause issues. Can you have a practice on a friend's car?

The i10 is a nice little car. I personally prefer the Citigo/Mii/Up cars but a work colleague never got on with hers and was happier when she switched to an i10.

If yours is an SE model rather than an S it adds remote central locking, electric rear windows, electric heated door mirrors, body coloured door handles and mirrors, driver's seat height adjustment.

In 2015 they added a premium SE with 15 inch alloy wheels; an electric tilt and slide glass sunroof; rear parking sensors; smart key with engine stop/start button; chrome effect exterior door handles; climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel. They added a space saver spare wheel, which is worth having on board.

At that age all will still be under the manufacturer's 5-year warranty.

elljay

Thank you so much, that's a really helpful reply - I was feeling pretty stupid asking the question to be honest!

Yes I've also been looking at the Citigo -the Hyundai seems to offer a bit more for only slightly more money. I also have a slight concern about power. I live in an area with horrible hills so don't want to be holding everyone up while I chug along!

I've had manual hire cars over the past few years and it wasn't too big a change - I only stalled a few times! - and they are certainly easier that when I last owned one, some 10 years ago. But it's different when you're trying to sort it out yourself without someone next to you.

Thanks again, I'm beginning to feel a bit more confident, though having said that, I can't see many i10s or Citigos very close by on Autotrader. Is there another site that I should be looking at?

EJ.

Noree

If you know what you want, then go get it for the right price. If it!!!8217;s from a dealership, then you!!!8217;d expect a fulfilled used vehicle warranty with no issues, plus a proper pre-sales/collection check.

You don!!!8217;t need to pay anything else other than that of the price of the vehicle. They may mention things like paint protection etc, but you say no thanks. It!!!8217;s their entitlement to ask, much like the person serving at the off licence who has two pack of mints for £1.

knightstyle

Just make sure who the dealership is, trading name and how long have they been trading under that name.
Good dealers have been around for many years, dodgy ones change their names and directors every few years even if they trade from the same place all the time.

vansboy

You will find a good variation in spec, mileages and colours, going to their own dealers, which, in theory, would mean the vehicle would be well prepared and a proper service history, to help maintain the long warranty. Lessens hassles, should their be gaps in maintainence, or non franchised dealer looking after the servicing.

http://used.hyundai.co.uk/home

VB

mr_accountant

if you decide on an i10, go for the 1.25 engine its plenty powerful for the motorway and smooth, avoid 3 cylinder engines, there too rattly, not powerful and as there are 3 cylinder need more revving resulting in worse fuel economy.

i should know i owned one for 6 years, old version but engine is the same.

loskie

why dont you book a refresher driving lesson for a manual car or hire a small manual for a day to become re accustomed to driving one?
You do have a manual licence don't you?

barbiedoll

I’ve got a 10 plate i10 and it’s a great little car, although do try to get one with extras like variable-speed wipers and remote central locking, it’s these little things that you really miss if you don’t have them.

Mine’s a 1.2 and there’s more than enough power to get up a steep hill with my mum on board and a weeks shopping for 4 people, in the surprisingly spacious boot (mum in front seat, not boot!) The clutch is fine, much less snatchy than in my leased Kia Picanto.

It turns on a sixpence, you can park it in the smallest spaces and 2 adults fit comfortably in the back. I drive to work each day, in heavy traffic and I struggle to spend more than £20 a week in petrol.

I had a test drive with one of the mechanics in the garage (part of my local dealer) and he wasn’t bothered about me stalling it a few times, everyone does with an unfamiliar clutch. Take it for a spin and let us know what you decide!

Crabman

As it's a Hyundai - check that the anti-perforation check has been done at the required intervals. If missed, the 10/12 year anti-perforation warranty may not be valid. This is a common issue with used Hyundai vehicles.

zagubov

barbiedoll wrote: »

I’ve got a 10 plate i10 and it’s a great little car, although do try to get one with extras like variable-speed wipers and remote central locking, it’s these little things that you really miss if you don’t have them.

Mine’s a 1.2 and there’s more than enough power to get up a steep hill with my mum on board and a weeks shopping for 4 people, in the surprisingly spacious boot (mum in front seat, not boot!) The clutch is fine, much less snatchy than in my leased Kia Picanto.

It turns on a sixpence, you can park it in the smallest spaces and 2 adults fit comfortably in the back. I drive to work each day, in heavy traffic and I struggle to spend more than £20 a week in petrol.

I had a test drive with one of the mechanics in the garage (part of my local dealer) and he wasn’t bothered about me stalling it a few times, everyone does with an unfamiliar clutch. Take it for a spin and let us know what you decide!

This is all true; it's a great little car. You've got to test drive it yourself to see how responsive it is.

I've never met anybody who relied on the warranty or found it any use and I know lots of people who've driven one. I often buy cars hundreds of miles from where I live as London's not brilliant for bargains and I've relatives far away who don't mind test-driving promising cars I've found near where they live.