| I think it's commonly assumed that car salesmen / | | | | give-away that that the vehicle has been 'tinkered |
| women are not exactly the most ethical business | | | | with', usually by an amateur. As are stereo speakers |
| operators on the planet. | | | | that once belonged to The Grateful Dead. |
| In fact, the general consensus is that they couldn't lay | | | | · If you have any friends, take one with you. |
| straight in bed. | | | | Preferably one that knows a lot about cars. |
| Whether or not I personally believe that this is true, I | | | | · Kicking the tyres is NOT a scientifically |
| am not prepared to say, but I will say this, "I don't think | | | | proven way of ascertaining the roadworthiness of a |
| I'd give one of them my wallet to hold while I went | | | | vehicle. |
| swimming". | | | | · Never look at a used car on a rainy day. Yes, |
| For this reason, a lot of people choose to 'buy | | | | I'm serious! The rain could hide subtle differences in the |
| privately'. | | | | paint that would show that the car has had panel |
| This is not without its drawbacks. | | | | damage. |
| So, here are a few 'tips' to use when looking to buy a | | | | · It may cost a bob or two, but consider a |
| used car from a shady looking character with a bushy | | | | Vehicle Inspection by an independent used car |
| black beard and more tattoos than the Illustrated Man. | | | | inspection person. Most Motoring Clubs have facilities |
| Or from a Little Old Lady that only used the car on | | | | for this. Check your 'phone book, it's holding up the |
| Sundays to go to church. | | | | table with the short leg. |
| · Always try to buy the latest model, (with the | | | | · ALWAYS check with your State |
| lowest mileage on the clock), that you are able to | | | | Government Vehicle Authority. This will reassure you |
| afford. | | | | that the used car has not been reported stolen, still has |
| · Check to see if the car has a log book. If not, | | | | money owing on it, been 'written off' by an insurance |
| why not? | | | | company or if unpaid fines have caused the |
| · Make sure the person selling the car actually | | | | registration to be cancelled. |
| OWNS the car. This can be quite helpful as it will help | | | | There, that's a good start, isn't it? |
| you to avoid the police confiscating the car and tossing | | | | Of course, there's a lot more information available that |
| you in the pokey. | | | | I won't go into here, but I WILL tell you where to go. |
| · It's not a bad idea to casually ask WHY they | | | | To get the information, that is.....clivepraed.com/noripoffs |
| are selling the car. | | | | If you are buying privately, from a dealer or even |
| · Check for 'modifications'. Tyres that look like | | | | buying a new car, always remember - they are out to |
| they belong on a combined harvester are usually a | | | | get you! |