3 Great Tips For Buying A Second Hand Car

By Rick Springfield

Here are some great tips to save money when purchasing a second hand car from a dealer, privately or from an auction.

Before purchase, it is worth carrying out a check to discover whether the car has been the subject of an insurance write
off, stolen, or whether there is outstanding finance from a previous sale. For peace of mind, you may wish to get the
vehicle inspected for mechanical faults by an expert.

When you buy a secondhand car, your rights will depend on whether you bought the car from a dealer, from a private seller, at an auction or over the internet.

If you buy the car from a dealer, the law says the car must match its description. This means it must be as described by the seller. This includes any written description in an advertisement or catalogue; and be of satisfactory quality. This means the car must be in reasonable condition, considering its age and make, its past history and the price paid. It must be fit for its purpose (for example, if you request a vehicle which is capable of towing a large caravan, it must be capable of doing the job). It must also be roadworthy. (It is a criminal offence to sell an unroadworthy car). A car is not
roadworthy if its brakes, tyres, steering, or construction make it unfit for the road.

If you buy a second hand car at a live auction that you have the opportunity to attend in person, your rights may be limited if the car turns out to be faulty. You should check the terms and conditions of business of the auction, for example in the catalogue or on notices on display. Some auctions will offer insurance against the vehicle turning out to be stolen and some may offer you a cooling off period.

If you buy a car from a private seller, you won´t have the same rights as when you buy from a dealer. You will only be able to take action against the seller if the vehicle doesn´t match the description they gave you, for example, they told you it had only one owner when it has had several. The seller will be responsible for giving you a false description, even if they believed it to be true the seller broke a specific contract term. It is a criminal offence to sell an unroadworthy car. A car is unroadworthy if its brakes, tyres, steering, or construction make it unfit for the road. An certificate does not mean that the car is roadworthy. Be very cautious of a seller who wants to meet you away from their private address, whose name is not on the log book or who is vague about answering your questions. They may be a dealer pretending to be private seller which is a criminal offence. If you think that a criminal offence has been committed, you should report it.

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