Buying used cars

[IAMVTEC]

If I were to try and buy a used car privately. Whats the best way to know the full reliability of the car. Because I think from a quick test drive and some documents, I wouldnt be able to tell very much.

Thanks

[jdmlvn]

i really advise you to buy this months current issue of autosalon magazine.
theres an article called. "how to avoid a lemon".
it shows you what to check from interior/exterior/engine/undercarriage when purchasing a car form the dealer or private.

cheers

[aaronng]

Send it for an NRMA inspection. Do a REVS check to see if it was a repairable writeoff. Go to the dealer of the brand with the VIN number and request for a service/repair history.

[nugget666]

www.checkitout.com.au

If you are looking at buying a car id recommend it for $32.95 you get a report detailing:

(Vcheck Premium is only available for Queensland.)
Vcheck Premium provides the vehicle's identification and registration status, historical information contained in the Queensland Transport registration database plus a financial encumbrance report (REVS) including:
• Stolen status
• Written-off status
• Where recorded, the Expiry date of registration, last recorded odometer reading, VIN, make, model, body shape, year of manufacture.
• First date of registration in Queensland, transfer history, odometer reading at transfer (where recorded) and purpose of use (Private use, Taxi, Hire car, etc).
• Whether there is clear title on the vehicle (no money owing to a financier).
So could save you a lot of money in the long run.




Hope this helps.