How Breakdown Cover Is Helpful When Purchasing A Used Car
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How Breakdown Cover is Essential When Buying a Used Car
Overview
After purchasing a house, buying a used car is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll make. Ensuring you make the right choice is crucial.
The challenge is that many of us aren't experts in assessing a car's condition when shopping for a replacement. We often rely on first impressions, such as how tidy the car appears or its color. This is why dealers focus on keeping cars clean and polished.
Expert Advice
Bringing someone knowledgeable about cars with you can be invaluable. They can offer insights you might not be aware of. You might also get a referral to a trustworthy dealer from a friend, and some dealers provide vehicles pre-inspected by the RAC. Just ask to see the report.
The Importance of Breakdown Cover
Having a reliable breakdown cover package and access to roadside assistance is just common sense, especially if you buy a used car with potential issues. This becomes even more crucial if you’re purchasing privately from someone you don’t know.
Tips for Buying a Used Car
- Verify Ownership: Check the log book or registration details, mileage, and age.
- Inspect the Car: Look for signs of poor color matching or non-original welding; these could indicate past accidents. Check under the bonnet for engine leaks, look for oil leaks on the ground, and watch for blue smoke from the exhaust.
- Review Service History: Is another service due soon? Is the mileage accurate? What is the condition of the seat upholstery?
- Test Drive: Take the car for a spin to check the steering, brakes, gears, clutch, and overall handling.
Professional Inspections
For true peace of mind, consider having experts evaluate the car. Given that you may be spending thousands, an RAC Vehicle Inspection is well worth the cost. Plus, if you already have RAC breakdown cover, you can get a discount.
For just a small fee, reduced from £24.99, you can also get an RAC car data check. This provides essential information on whether the car is stolen, an insurance write-off, has outstanding finance, or has had previous plates.
Conclusion
The last thing you want is to purchase a vehicle that isn't roadworthy, and then face hefty repair costs to pass the MOT. More importantly, your safety and the safety of others depend on the car's condition. If you have any doubts, always seek a professional opinion before finalizing your purchase.
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