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What should you look for before purchasing a secondhand car ?

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What should you look for before purchasing a secondhand car ?

Inspect the service history – does the vehicle have an up-to-date service record?


Check the V5 registration document – if the seller does not have this, walk away.


Check car number plate history – Visit: www.cardotcheck.co.uk/number-plate-check and enter a car registration number and use the ‘number plate finder option’ – you will need the car’s registration document reference number from the V5 if investigate all MOT test centers that have worked on the car.


Find vehicle export check – you can check this on www.cardotcheck.co.uk/car-Import-check for cars that have been exported and re-sold but it is better not to buy such a vehicle.


Check finance history – make sure there is no finance outstanding on the car, if there is finance involved, they could take the car off of you.


Road test and stroll around the car to look for any signs that it isn't what it appears to be.


Obtain the services of an engineer to conduct a thorough examination – If you are unfamiliar with automobiles, consider hiring an engineer to inspect them for you.


A car number plate history check via CarDotCheck reveals hidden information about the car from all previous number plates of the vehicle. Get a number plate history check now.

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