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Arrange finance before you start looking at cars. Knowing that you have been approved
and that the money is on standby will give you the confidence to negotiate a better
deal from the vendor. |
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Assess your driving needs and then research the type of cars available that best
suit them and your budget - a 4x4 may look great but it will be expensive to run
and is it really what you need. |
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United Financial Services can organise a used car warranty on your behalf. |
| If
you are going to test drive a car, check that the owner has the vehicle covered
by insurance. |
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the owner won't let you test drive the car, ask them to drive you - a test drive
is the way to highlight any inherent mechanical problems. |
| Always
try to organise a time during daylight hours to inspect a vehicle , and preferably
when not raining, this will allow you to see the vehicle clearly. |
| When
initially inspecting a vehicle, check the ground for oil and other leaks. It may
not be a problem now, but could cost you dearly at some stage in the future. |
| Let
United Financial Services do a vehicle encumbrance search to ensure the vehicle
is not stolen or owned by a bank or finance company. |
| Most
of the vehicles are sold very quickly once advertised, so if you've found one
you like you should leave a deposit. |
| If
you are financing your car, be sure to ask United Financial Services about including
insurance in your contract, not only will you be covered from the time you drive
your car away but it will most likely save you time and money. |
| When
you pick up your vehicle, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to go over
the car to ensure there has been no changes since you last saw it. For instance,
check that the radio or tyres haven't been replaced by other inferior ones. |
| Don't
forget to transfer your registration once you have purchased your vehicle, that
way there will be no disputes over parking fines or speed camera tickets. |
| Don't
forget that often overlooked expenses of running a car when you are doing your
budget such as registration, comprehensive and third party insurance, general
servicing and tyres. |
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