Soldato
Hi.
I'm looking to buy a first car, and was just wondering if you guys had any tips/advice?
I've been looking around on auto trader (other big sites?) at cars like the Ford Ka (1999-2002) because they are reasonably cheap to insure (age 20 male here), but are there others that I should look into as well?
My budget is probably £1000 or so, because I'd rather pay more than buy a really cheap car and have to worry about repairs, MOT etc. A lot of sub-£500 car deals seem too good to be true. My dad has been helping me look and he said to try and find one with a year's MOT and tax, otherwise that has to be factored into the cost. What about mileage?
I've not been through the whole 'buy a car' process before, so what actually happens? Is it better to buy from a used car dealer than a private seller? Do I need insurance to test drive cars? What sort of questions should I be asking/what should I be looking for? Do I pay there and then, and drive it away, or pick it up at a later date (due to insurance)?
Any cars that should be avoided, and if so why? Any general tips for a new driver (did intensive course and passed first time, also completed Pass Plus) that I should take onboard would be appreciated too.
Cheers.
I'm looking to buy a first car, and was just wondering if you guys had any tips/advice?
I've been looking around on auto trader (other big sites?) at cars like the Ford Ka (1999-2002) because they are reasonably cheap to insure (age 20 male here), but are there others that I should look into as well?
My budget is probably £1000 or so, because I'd rather pay more than buy a really cheap car and have to worry about repairs, MOT etc. A lot of sub-£500 car deals seem too good to be true. My dad has been helping me look and he said to try and find one with a year's MOT and tax, otherwise that has to be factored into the cost. What about mileage?
I've not been through the whole 'buy a car' process before, so what actually happens? Is it better to buy from a used car dealer than a private seller? Do I need insurance to test drive cars? What sort of questions should I be asking/what should I be looking for? Do I pay there and then, and drive it away, or pick it up at a later date (due to insurance)?
Any cars that should be avoided, and if so why? Any general tips for a new driver (did intensive course and passed first time, also completed Pass Plus) that I should take onboard would be appreciated too.
Cheers.