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Buying privately

   
 

Perhaps you don't want to pay dealership prices, or don't fancy their sales techniques. You can always decide to buy from a private individual. Because the private seller, usually from home, doesn't have the dealers overheads, similar vehicles could be cheaper with the result that many bargains are there to be had.

However, there is always a down side, and buying privately is much more risky. Usually you don't know the seller, and there are many unreputable quasi-dealers, who try to make you think they are private sellers, but they are actually shady dealers trying to get rid of stolen cars, write offs or have finance outstanding.

But don't be put off. If you are careful and take some basic precautions you will find a bargain that will meet your needs and save you some money at the same time.


However, you must bear the following in mind

  • You don't have the legal protection you have when buying through a dealer
  • The vehicle checks that a dealer has to take are not required in a private sale. Some private sales will not welcome a professional vehicle inspection
  • It is unlikely that you will get a guarantee, warranty or offers of other services
  • Usually, the seller won't take your existing car in part exchange

It is essential when buying privately that you arrange a Auteco vehicle inspection

 
     
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