I have just passed my driving test and as i'm only 19 i want to get a second hand car, one that works but isn't too expensive. Aroung £1000.
does anyone have any ideas where I should go to?? (using past experiences if possible but any advice will do)
2006-09-26 04:14:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
You might find something at the independant dealers, but your money might well go further if you buy from a private seller, as they do charge less, but if you do go that route, be warned that you have less legal comeback as opposed to the dealers.
Make sure you give the car a good once-over before handing over any money, take a good test drive listening for strange noises and making sure the car doesn't pull to one side when braking, and just ensure that you can enjoy driving the car. If you're don't know much about cars, take a mechanic, or a friend or relative that does.
Oh, and one more tip; when ringing up a seller, don't mention the make or model when asking about the car. If they ask "which one?", you know that it's a dealer pretending to be a private seller. They do this to get rid of faulty cars without their usual obligations.
Otherwise, you can pick up some silly bargains at the auctions, but they're as risky as risky can be, as there's no warranty, and no chance of a test drive. Go as a spectator once or twice first, before you go intending to buy and of course, bring someone knowlegeable about cars if necessary.
2006-09-26 04:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by mr_carburettor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bargain pages is always the best for cheap cars. get it early and be quick! it's out twice a week, mondays and thursdays i think.
i've had 2 cars out the bargain pages, the first car lasted a week coz i wrote it off! but the second car was £350, it was 12 years old but i never had any trouble, i had a renault 5. I was 20 when i got it and i think my insurance was around £600 ish.
2006-09-26 04:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah (31/UK) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look interior the best deal portion of the vehicle dealer. otherwise, you may attempt the auctions, yet pay attention. there is a few stupid deals available, yet you are going to be attentive to what you're finding for, especiially as you do not possibly get a guaranty or a attempt tension. earlier figuring out to purchase at public sale, bypass once or twice as a spectator. in case you don't be attentive to lots approximately autos, take alongside somebody who does.
2016-10-01 09:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by elidia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found really good deals through individuals. Look at all the ones you pass on the side of the road.
2006-09-26 04:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by someones sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Autotrader, its a weekly magazine which has ads for every kind of car you can think of
2006-09-26 04:27:52 · answer #5 · answered by JGH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking on http://www.autoweb.co.uk they have hundreds of secondhand cars all over the country. It's free to use.
2006-09-26 11:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya
Try www.gumtree.com or Ebay or loot.com or somtimes ur find em on www.freecycle.org FOR FREE
Hope this helps John
2006-09-26 04:47:34 · answer #7 · answered by jonnycabs1861 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its easy to find a cheap car for yourself, the problem for you is insuring it.
2006-09-26 04:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try your local dealers, but get an AA inspection done which only costs £40-50.
2006-09-26 04:21:55 · answer #9 · answered by wehatetottenham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a honda civic from the honda used car dealer
2006-09-26 04:16:55 · answer #10 · answered by Henry_Tee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋