How To BUY A USED CAR In The UK With EXPERT TIPS!

A Complete Guide to Purchasing a used car in the UK.

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[bondjamesbond]

I tend to stick to Honda, Suzuki, Toyota or Mazda. Find a well looked after one of these brands and you are less likely to have problems long term.

[boabm]

Unless there is proof of timing belt change or advisory rectifications I demand the garage cost to have work done is deducted from price, I'll then buy said parts and do the work myself (get an even cheaper car). Always wear old clothes, bring some tools and a torch and go to town looking for faults!

[legendgalaxy]

Only think I'd add is looking for visual damage, kerbed wheels, dents, any misaligned panels and sign of unrecorded damage.
Also test electrical items too like speakers, lights etc etc

[vspencer]

Avoid the 3 B’s… Birmingham, Bradford or Bangladesh.

[ralphperez]

Thank you. I’m an American expat just moved here and in the market for a new car. This is very helpful!

[volt]

At 65 never bought a car from a garage. Never had a bad car. Generally keep cars 6-10 yrs. do all my own diy. In future will be keeping my vehicle sub 2016 due to all the sensors. Currently running 2007 berlingo petrol 17 yrs old. Runs perfectly, rust minimal underneath, zero underneath. Parts readily available. Changed a front wing for £25 after the binmen reversed into it and insurance wanted to write it off. Great advice re the bank especially if travelling a distance and get there and the bank fraud dept block the fee. Maybe I have been lucky with my cars. In the 60s my dad owned a garage and at 60 k the british leyland cars engines were done😂. Rebuilt easily and for not a lot. Now cars will do very big mileages. My VW T4 was sold at 330k and was still running. All 5 of my family cars have over 100k on. All maintained by me and drive perfectly. Mix of brands Citroen, Peugeot, Toyota, Hyundai, Suzuki. Love the channel. My one daughter is in Oz and has bought a car out there, I sent her a check list to do when buying, wish this was out then😂

[terryosborn]

Make sure to check the bodywork when the car is dry, a wet car can disguise issues😊

[akaski]

So you get the insurance on a car to take on a test drive to find out it’s no good ! Buying a car nowadays is a pain with ANPR about

[jaycam]

the problem is a huge amount of car dealers are selling way above guide price and offering trade in way below value!!

[Jay-Still]

Not every youtuber is going to be completely honest and transparent 😄

[stivowen]

That A Class 1.5 is ultra reliable Renault engine. Fantastic economy & reliability!
Honda Jazz, was it damp in the boot or rear footwells?

[gazzalawson]

What about buying new versus 2 or 3 years old on PCP? The interest rate is so high on used that it almost works out the same when you factor in warranty & mot costs on used 🤔

[frankloginss]

Thank you for the advice. Will be in touch soon.

[RickPlod]

I have just passed my test but was told that it was not a good idea to buy a car from facebook marketplace because you will be scammed

[karolnowosad]

Top advice! Do you know where we can get information about costs of service, maintenance and parts for used cars? I'm asking because lurking around old forums where posts are older than a car or going to local garage where answer is always "please bring car here and we will see" is not a good option

[InfoVerse-lfwc]

I want to buy a used car from FB marketplace but buy/start the insurance policy after 20 days of buying the car. How can I ask it to the seller? Should I bring the car on the same day I purchase to the home or on the day of insurance policy starts?

[amcluesent]

Avoid a car that's been run on the west coast of Scotland, the wet salty air rusts them out.

[Cracovia]

I have a quastion I would like to buy a bmw series from sytner bmw, the car has only 35000 miles and it's from 2017 so 7 years old. They never did any thing only oils and filters I was wondering if they should change all tires because they are 7 years old from new.

[Hayley]

Great advice! Will reach out soon, looking for a nice mk2 focus ST

[Ultimategaming-jr]

My top tip is to make sure they have had the kangaroo juice replaced