Buying a car

[Joe T]

Im looking at buying a 2nd hand car (from the trade) in the next few days, and I have one quick question. Is it reasonable to put a deposit down on a car before negotitating a final overall price?

The reason is that I want to get an AA or RAC check done, but I dont want to lose the car to someone else. This will howeve,r take a few days to get done, and may result in me trying to get the price down if there is something wrong.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Joe T]

Well if you can get the deposit back then what is there to lose? Go for it.

Thanks for the reply

Surely you lose the deposit if you decide not to buy it?

 

[Joe T]

Where is it you're buying from? I think you do normally lose your deposit. I think with places like CarGiant, you can transfer the deposit from one car to another if you decide there's a better car for you.

Note that if you're buying from CarGiant, the price on the car is the price you have to pay. However it's not as bad as it sounds as CarGiant prices are absolutely rock bottom anyway!

Thanks.

Its a small dealer in Milton Keynes who specialise in Sports, Prestige and 4x4. Viewing by appointment only, you know the type!

 

[Joe T]

Can anyone answer my original question? Thanks

 

[Joe T]

Cheers fellas. Off to see it now.