What do i need when buying a second hand car?

Question

What do i need when buying a second hand car?

I know this sounds stupid but my parent wont tell me as they are totally against me getting one.

What will the man need to give me when i give him the cash for the car.

What documents will he need to give me and so forth.

First car and dont have a clue what im doing.

Answer 1

Your a car salesman's dream and if you go to buy a car without having done some homework you will be a pigeon with no wings to fly away

The # 1 problem why consumers end up with a lemon in their driveway is not having had the time to study the process buying a used vehicle, go to my website http://usedcartips.org/ and study the 10 steps, from there I am sure you will have more questions. several factors will come into play before purchase, Insurance and your credit score for starters.

Answer 2

Hi. Definetly go for the 206 CC. Not only is it the best looking of the three, it also will come with plenty of equipment that you wont get in the others. Leather seats, automatic headlights and an electric roof are just a few things. The very first batch of the CCs had a few roof problems, but the cars were recalled and repaired under warranty. Just make sure the roof works well before you buy and if it was affected, that the work was carried out. That's a great price for a CC, I'd jump at it. When summer arrives you'll be cruising around with your roof down, whereas you'll be sweating in the other two. I have a 206 Hatchback and it has been fantastic for the 2 years I've owned it. They're great cars. My aunt has a Toyota Yaris and she hates it. Apparently it lacks user friendliness and hers hasn't even got a CD Player or AC. The Polo is an equally boring car which I can tell you from past experience is really uncomfortable. Well, have fun taking your top off (on the 206!) Hope this helped.

Answer 3

If possible buy from a reputable second hand car dealership rather than a private ad (painful experience tells me this; we're currently taking a private seller to court for deceiving us) - you have more comeback if there's a problem later.
Make sure you fix up your insurance for the day you collect the car.
Make sure you get from the seller:
MOT certificate (if applicable)
New owner section of the V5 (used to be called log book)
written receipt for the money you've handed over.
Ask if there are any other receipts/warranties for work done on the car before it was sold to the dealer.
If you can afford it, get some organisation like the AA to check it over before you buy, and maybe do an HPI check to make sure it's not stolen or has outstanding credit on it. You can do that online for as little as £10 - the VIN number can be checked (copy it down from the number displayed on the bottom of the windscreen).
Happy motoring!

Answer 4

I totally didnt tell my parents too, just phoned mum and said 'mum I've brought a FORD KA'.
I didnt have a clue neither but its best to take a friend you trust with you that may know a little more than you preferably about cars to check the car over.
2. You need a valid MOT certificate -so that you can insure it
3. VO5 registration certificate -which has a bit at the bottom to say that you are the NEW KEEPER of the vehicle
4. ROAD TAX- valid one if possible or else police can pull you over for it.
and also money to purchase it obviously.
Dont forget you need to insure it &if your a young driver it costs loads!
Goodluck!

Answer 5

If you're under 18, I'd suggest you forget it, for a multitude of reasons.

First get the information off the car, year, make, model and VIN and get your insurance in place, because you can't drive without that.

Pay the cash. In return get a clear, signed title. Take the title and your proof of insurance to the DMV and take care of registration and title transfer. If you live in a state that requires it, get the inspection done.

If your parents are so against this, they won't add you to their insurance, so your insurance bill may be as much as the car.

Answer 6

At this point the most important is taking someone with you that has done it before and insist that the seller allow you to take it to a good mechanic for a check over before buying or committing.

Answer 7

They will need to give you the new keeper supplement of the V5C document and get them to fiil in there part of the V5C to change the vehicle over, you will also need the current MOT certificate, get them to give you a written reciept to prove it has been sold to you, also make sure you get insuranse to cover you before you drive it home. if you're unsure take someone with you who knows more about it.

Answer 8

im not too sure i know you will have to get change of owership form from police station and get it signed and stamped for the guarda and a log book of the car of the seller sorry thats all i know hope it helps p.s. your better trying to bring a machanic along with you as they can give the car a good look over before you buy it good luck drive safe

Answer 9

Be very careful try and take some one who knows what their doing there are so many rip off artist even in the best of garages have them the best of luck

Answer 10

first of all money !! driving licence, the seller must have the log book also known as the v5c to transfer it to you. before taking the car it must be mot'ed and insured aswell as road taxed.. happy days