Oct 21, 2015
Any student will agree that a car will definitely help them commute easier in and around the campus no matter what tasks you need to attend to.
Yet with little or no experience, buying a second-hand car can be a difficult task. There’s every risk of losing a lot of money. Here are a few pitfalls to avoid when buying one:
1: Invest in a car data check
It costs very little to invest in one but it will provide you with history about the car that you wish to purchase. Just by using the car’s number plate, you can tell whether it has been stolen, been written off by insurance companies or has outstanding payments. It will even tell you the accurate number of miles traveled as this can influence the car’s value substantially.
2: Ask about service history
A number of these cars would have amassed MOT certificates as well as records of regular servicing since they would require some work from time to time. If you see a vehicle with a no-service history, then be careful. All cars will go to the garage at some point of time or the other. One thing to check for is whether the car handbook is there as that will be necessary during the time of purchase.
3: Always be careful who you buy from
While you might be buying a car through the classifieds, it’s best to buy from a trusted name. For this reason, always take a friend or a relative with you. Avoid carrying cash for the first time. This is because you never know who you will be meeting.