Tips To Buy Used Cars In Northern Ireland

An enthusiastic buyer wishing to purchase used cars can get swayed by the plethora

of special schemes, offers and other good deals being offered in parts of Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK. Though there are some good used cars on offer, it is better to be aware of what to look for before making that purchase so that you do not let emotions get the better of your judgment. Unless you are conversant with some of the pitfalls associated with such purchases, you will not be able to come away with a good bargain.

Let us look at some of them in detail:

a) The speedometers of such used cars are very often tampered with in order to present a picture of the car having travelled a smaller distance than actually travelled. This is to extract a better price out of the unsuspecting buyer, who would feel that he is getting a good deal on a car that has not been used much. It is thus important for you to scrutinise the dashboard for any loose fittings that would indicate that the car has been tampered with.

Other factors that will enable you to estimate the usage of a car are the dents, chips and any other external signs on the bumper, grille or bonnet. It is necessary to determine whether the car has met with any major accident, and you can do so by checking for any inconsistency in body colour. Such an inconsistency will indicate that due to an accident, the car has been put through repairs and repainted without getting the same colour consistency.

b) Make sure you take along somebody conversant with cars so that when you have to take a test drive, this individual is able to give you an unbiased opinion about how the car feels. Moreover, two heads are better anyway, and one can pick up something that has been missed by the other.

c) Ensure that all documentation in terms of registration, MOT and so on is all current and legal. If you encounter any resistance from the person in not sharing these documents with you, walk away from the transaction.

d) Get a thorough data check on the vehicle, as previous history will enable you to make a considered and rational decision on whether to go ahead with the purchase or not. It is also in your best interests to keep away from any stolen vehicle or something that has been involved in a mishap. This exercise will also help you do a double check on the mileage covered by the vehicle.

The above tips are by no means exhaustive, but will give you a fair idea of what to consider when buying used cars in Northern Ireland or any other place. It will also serve to make the seller know that you are no pushover, and that he cannot make tall claims just to palm the vehicle off to you. You will also do well to buy cars from dealers of repute, who will be able to offer after-sales service as well.

by: Roger Thurston

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