I need to buy myself a second hand car. I have about £4,000 to spend.
My Dad and I are in disagreement as to where to buy one.
I say as a dealership adds on about £800 - 1,000 to the price of a car so I would be better buying from a private seller.
My Dad says if I buy private I have no comeback if I buy a lemon or there is something wrong with the car the seller doesn’t disclose. He also claims a lot of motor dealers sell cars they cannot sell professionally as private sales.
I can see my Dads point of view but I don’t want to pay a dealership £4,000 for a car that I could get for about £3,000 on private sale.
Neither I or my Dad know much about fixing cars or fault finding.
If I do buy privately how can I ensure I don’t get ripped off?
My Dad and I are in disagreement as to where to buy one.
I say as a dealership adds on about £800 - 1,000 to the price of a car so I would be better buying from a private seller.
My Dad says if I buy private I have no comeback if I buy a lemon or there is something wrong with the car the seller doesn’t disclose. He also claims a lot of motor dealers sell cars they cannot sell professionally as private sales.
I can see my Dads point of view but I don’t want to pay a dealership £4,000 for a car that I could get for about £3,000 on private sale.
Neither I or my Dad know much about fixing cars or fault finding.
If I do buy privately how can I ensure I don’t get ripped off?