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As you may have guessed by now, your car can cost no more than £300. Here is some information to help you out in choosing which car to get and where from. Most of the information supplied by
What’s the best banger for the Event?
Whoever you ask this question will give you a different answer and most of them will be right. It’s really about what’s best for you and your team. For example if you only have 2 of you it may be best to go for something simple like a Renault 5 or a small, reliable car like a VW Golf. With 3 you may want a slightly bigger car like a Citroen Xsara. With 4 of you an estate or a van is best. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Call a few local garages and ask for their advice for your particular circumstance.
Where on Earth can I buy a car for £300?
You’d be surprised what you can get for that much, if you know where to look. You’ll be lucky to go to any car dealer and find anything decent for that price so the top 3 places to look are Online, at an Auction or from a Private Seller. A couple of hours driving around your local area with a keen eye and you’ll no doubt find a few cars for sale for the right price. Do a Google search to find local car auctions. As far as online goes, the best we have found are:
OK, I’ve found a decent motor but I don’t know what to look for when I view it?
We’ve found this handy little checklist. Just print it off and take it with you to the viewing.
How can i make sure i'm not going to get ripped off?
In most cases the seller is genuine but always be cautious. Always get a home contact number rather than a mobile. Always view the car at the sellers property so you know where to go back to if there are any problems. When you phone the first time don't be specific. Ask to see "The Car". If you tell them straight away which car it is, you may fall victim to a dodgy car dealer trying to palm off his faulty cars privately. If they answer with "Which Car" be wary.
Paperwork
Always make sure you check the following documents: the V5 document, the MOT cartificate, the logbook/service history and the tax disk.
Checking the vehicle
Please follow the link below. It will take you to an entire page full of illustrations and detailed explanations on how to check over your car for hidden signs of wear and tear. Make sure you know what you're looking for before you hand over your money!
I've got my car, what do I need to make sure of before I leave?
Another nice long, illustrated page. All of these things are important. Your car will be doing over 1700 miles in 5 days so check the basics...
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