| So, you wish to buy a car but don't know where to | | | | you may have to sue the company. This requires a |
| begin? There are many factors you need to take | | | | lot of bureaucracy, time and money and it is far |
| into account before even looking for a vehicle, such | | | | better to try and reach a solution with the dealership |
| as | | | | if you can. |
| - Whether you wish to buy new or old | | | | With this in mind, if you do buy from a dealership, |
| - What your budget is | | | | look for one that offers a no-quibble exchange policy, |
| - What size/type of vehicle will match your needs | | | | is well-established and has a good reputation. |
| - Whether you wish to buy a particular model of car | | | | Buying Privately has its advantages - cars are usually |
| Once you consider these issues and have a basic | | | | cheaper than from a dealership and you may get a |
| idea of what it is you're looking for, buying a car | | | | bargain. However, you are afforded little protection |
| becomes a whole lot easier. There are many places | | | | from the law if you buy privately. If you do buy a |
| to buy a car from: | | | | car privately, insist on seeing the vehicle at the seller's |
| A car dealer: If you buy from a dealer, you will be | | | | home so that if something goes wrong with it, you |
| protected by law. The law states that a car bought | | | | know where to locate them. If you buy from a car |
| from a dealership must be as described, of | | | | park or motorway service station and anything does |
| satisfactory quality and fit for the purpose which it | | | | goes wrong, it will be impossible to locate the seller. |
| was bought. If second-hand, the full service history | | | | Buying at Auction is considered the riskiest method |
| of the car should be available. If a second-hand car | | | | of purchasing a vehicle, as you are buying 'as seen': |
| has any defects, then these should be made explicit | | | | auctioneers are lawfully permitted to alter the |
| by the dealership. | | | | conditions of a sale. Nevertheless, a bargain can be |
| If you are sold a car at a dealership and the above | | | | picked up at auction - if you wish to try your luck, go |
| procedure is not adhered to, then you have the right | | | | as a spectator initially so that you get used to the |
| to return the vehicle and ask for a full refund. | | | | terminology and get to know how an auction works. |
| However, the dealership may instead offer you a | | | | If you decide to buy at auction, try to take |
| replacement vehicle or to repair the original car you | | | | someone with you who knows about cars, if you |
| were sold. It is up to you whether you accept any | | | | don't. Know your bidding limits and do not go any |
| offers the car dealer puts forward. | | | | higher, and look for vehicles with a full service history |
| If you bought the car on finance, things may get a | | | | (FSH). As with any organisation, make sure the |
| little complicated. The dealership or finance company | | | | auctioneers are reputable and that they do not deal |
| may dispute your claim, and in these circumstances, | | | | in stolen cars. |