| A second hand car can be a great way to get on the | | | | way to find out exactly how the car runs, and what |
| road for very little cost. On the downside, second hand | | | | you like and don't like. It's also the best way to make |
| cars cannot always be guaranteed as quality, reliable | | | | your mind up before choosing whether or not to buy. |
| modes of transport, given they may already have | | | | Although it may not always be possible to take a |
| been round the block more than several times, and | | | | second car for a run, it is definitely desirable as the |
| could potentially have been involved in numerous road | | | | best way to inspect the general running of the motor. |
| accidents. By making some key checks around the | | | | If you have mechanical knowledge, or the inclination to |
| car before you buy, you can go towards gauging how | | | | hire a mechanic to check over your car, this is a good |
| reliable it will be, and how wise an investment it may | | | | idea to establish how well the machinery hangs |
| prove. | | | | together, and indeed that it is not deteriorated |
| The first thing you should look for when buying a | | | | irreparably by rust. Either way, try to have a look at |
| second hand car is its previous history. Any second | | | | the engine to make sure everything is where it should |
| hand car dealer should be able to give you a run down | | | | be. |
| of where the car has come from, and how many | | | | A second hand car is one of the best and quickest |
| accidents it has been involved in. Be wary of the 'one | | | | ways to get on the road, and it can also be great as a |
| careful elderly owner' sales tactic which many | | | | first car for a new driver. Overall, its best to ask |
| unscrupulous salesmen will try, and don't be shy to ask | | | | questions about the car, and you shouldn't hesitate to |
| questions, and probe whatever you're told, to find out | | | | get in and have a look. After all, it's your money, so |
| exactly where your car has come from. | | | | don't go throwing it around unless you're happy with |
| Before buying a second hand car, it's imperative you | | | | what you're looking at, and unless you're certain it is |
| ask for a test drive. The test drive can be a fantastic | | | | the car for you. |