Tips For A Second Hand Car To Avoid Being Ripped Off?

bobbarley

Hi guys,

As the title suggests I'm hoping to buy a second hand car in the next few weeks. I'd like to buy from a garage given the choice, but am nervous about buying a car at all as it's not something I'm used to.

I'm specifically looking for a VW Gold TDI (130bhp).

If I go to a garage and try it out and like it, should I still have it HPI checked? If not are there any other checks I should get done on it?

Also, what should I be wary of when viewing second hand cars?

Thanks! :beer:

Nile

Hello bobbarley

I'll move your thread to the 'Motoring & Public Transport' board.

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hartcjhart

Have a look at a few cars and narrow it down to 1 or 2

then get an RAC/AA inspection done on your first choice if they ok it then ask the dealer if they have an up to date HPI certificate if not get one done before you pay a deposit or any money

Inactive

Take somebody that knows about cars with you to view, prior to buying.

mrbadexample

Those VW Golds are expensive, I hear.

Inactive

bobbarley wrote: »

Also, what should I be wary of when viewing second hand cars?

Car salesmen ( or women ) ..:rotfl:

harveybobbles

Inactive wrote: »

Car salesmen ( or women ) ..:rotfl:

OI...! There is nothing wrong with us [strike]scum of the earth[/strike] Salesmen!

Inactive

How do you know when a Car Salesman is lying?



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His lips are moving. :rotfl: