Hi all,
I've just learned to drive and now I want to buy a second-hand car. The problem is that I'm completely green and I have no idea how to go about it. I've read through loads of postings here and I've got some really good advice so I'm hoping you'll be able to help again.
I'm thinking of buying from a garage and will spend around 7-8k. I know a private sale might be cheaper but my reasoning is that at least it'll be covered by a warranty for a few months. Is three months average or should I look for more? As I won't be trading in anything, would I be eligible for any kind of discount? I know this applies sometimes to new cars but I don't know about second-hand. (I did warn you that I'm green!!)
Also if you're buying from a garage, should I still get someone to check it over? I'm not from Dublin so I don't know much about any of the garages in which I'm looking. What do I do?
Anyway, if anyone has anything that can help me please let me know.
I've just learned to drive and now I want to buy a second-hand car. The problem is that I'm completely green and I have no idea how to go about it. I've read through loads of postings here and I've got some really good advice so I'm hoping you'll be able to help again.
I'm thinking of buying from a garage and will spend around 7-8k. I know a private sale might be cheaper but my reasoning is that at least it'll be covered by a warranty for a few months. Is three months average or should I look for more? As I won't be trading in anything, would I be eligible for any kind of discount? I know this applies sometimes to new cars but I don't know about second-hand. (I did warn you that I'm green!!)
Also if you're buying from a garage, should I still get someone to check it over? I'm not from Dublin so I don't know much about any of the garages in which I'm looking. What do I do?
Anyway, if anyone has anything that can help me please let me know.