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Buying Used Hybrid Cars
By admin | June 8, 2010
Buying second hand cars is become recognised as the way forward in the vehicle buying market, and thousands of pounds can be saved on investing a little bit of time and patience in searching for that perfect motor. However, before driving away your dream car from a private seller, there’s a couple of things you should check before shaking hands. Firstly, ensure that all electrical devices are working, and be sure to ask the seller whether he is aware of anything being wrong. Whilst you’re in the car, perhaps on a test-drive (which should be compulsory) inspect the interior and the upholstery for any stains or cigarette burns. A good tip in terms of the general handling of the motor is to increase the speed slightly on a straight road and – for a split second – take your hands off the steering wheel. You should experience slight drift to one side, but if the vehicle pulls or swerves, then something is seriously wrong.
Before you finish the test-drive, ensure that the digits in the mileometer are all level, if not, this suggests tampering with the mileage, however, the owner should be able to produce registration documents to provide evidence of what the mileage was when they bought the vehicle. Whilst outside the car have someone press the accelerator hard while you watch the exhaust. If the car is a diesel, then a little black smoke is fine, but blue smoke from any engine points towards wear. Obviously, the tread on the tyres should be checked, as bald treads are illegal. Buying second hand motors, perhaps through websites such as the excellent www.motors.co.uk, can be hugely rewarding, however, following the tips above will ensure that you save real money on a car in tip top condition, rather than parting with your hard earned cash on a dud.
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