What are the things that I should luk for when I buy a car. I want a car with a maximum engine size of 1.6?

Question

I want a car with a maximum engine size of 1.6 (because the more engine size, the more we have to pay the road tax, fuel, insurance and other type of taxes as well...It is just for local use. We are not even going to the Motorways...so where can I find a car for a price rang of £0 - £500.

Nw u no my needs..telling me wat are the stuff that I should luk for is also fine...Thank you

Answer 1

I would think Oil leaks, Rust. Your probably likely to get all these with a car in the £500 price range. I would think you have to be very careful. Has it got a MOT certificate. Would it get a cerificate. If your not sure what to look for, cant you take somebody along with you.

Answer 2

if you buy a car for that money you will probably spend half as much again on keeping it up to scratch. beat sugestion would be a toyota corolla or a honda civic. most reliable cars for tha money

Answer 3

Check out the insurance websites - Certain makes/models are 'high risk' (for theft etc. and will cost you a bomb in premiums regardless of engine size.

Make sure it has four good tyres that have even wear across the width of the tread (that should show you that the tracking and blancing are true) have a magnet in your hand to test the bodywork (especially around the corners of the car) it will drop off if it touches a patch of filler, which will tell you that the car has been in an accident. Look at the mileage and average 10,000miles for each year of it's life and check the interior for signs of wear that would agree with the mileage shown (beware of brand new replacements) . if it's more or less then look at the owner for justification (i.e. little old lady going to the local shops once a week etc.) Make sure it has a recent MOT and service history.

Sometimes it's best to keep your ear to the ground and buy a car you know (from a friend perhaps)

It's a bit of a minefield though so always always take someone with you who knows a bit about cars....and always always be prepared to walk away if you're not happy.

Good luck

Answer 4

Check the reliability ratings online for cars in your price range.  It helps keep you from being stuck with a lemon.  There are a lot of good cars with that size engine; that's the size I stick with.

I've often taken a car to a mechanic I know for a pre-purchase inspection.  It saves money in the long run.

Answer 5

If your not doing the long journeys I'd really think about going down to a 1.4 which is even cheaper on the Tax.

For a general runaround you can't beat an old Vauxhall Astra for that sort of money. Cheap spares from your local motor factors if you want to do the repairs yourself (a car this cheap, even with an MOT will go wrong at some point) and common enough that all mechanics will be able to work on them without charging the earth.

Answer 6

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