Used-car guide

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What to watch out for when buying

• View the car in daylight and dry weather: paint differences, dents and scratches show up in good light.
• Do not pay a deposit before having the car inspected or shown to a mechanic you trust.
• Check that the seller is the owner named in the registration; if selling by proxy, ask for the power of attorney.
• Beware of anyone who rushes you or offers a "today-only" price; give yourself time to decide.
• Complete the sale at a notary and pay by a traceable method (bank transfer); do not carry large amounts of cash.

Documents and checks to ask for

• Make sure the registration details and the chassis (VIN) number match the car.
• Ask for the service and maintenance invoices and any authorised-service records.
• Compare the mileage with the service records and the dashboard; ask about any mismatch.
• Run a damage-history check; confirm paint and replaced-part details with the inspection.
• Get an independent inspection before you buy.

Check on the test drive

• Start the engine cold: there should be no smoke, shaking or odd noises.
• With the ignition on, all warning lights should flash once and then none should stay lit.
• The brakes should not shudder, pull or squeal.
• On a straight road the car should not drift when you loosen the wheel; there should be no thuds or creaks over bumps.
• The air conditioning and all electrical equipment (windows, mirrors, multimedia) should work.
• Gear changes should be smooth; there should be no judder or slipping when pulling away.
• Dual-clutch gearbox: if it judders or jerks on hills or in stop-and-go traffic, walk away.
• Turbo: there should be no blue or white smoke or unusual whistling when you accelerate.

What to watch out for when selling

• Set the price by looking at current listings of the same model, year and mileage, not by guessing; the average above is only a starting point.
• Gather the service invoices and maintenance records: a documented car sells faster and at a better price.
• Fix cheap flaws (bulbs, wipers, tyre pressure, interior cleaning) before selling; for expensive repairs, consider reflecting the cost in the price instead.
• Be honest from the start about known faults, damage and paint/replaced parts; a flaw found later spoils the deal and can cause legal trouble.
• Take clear photos from every angle in good light with a clean car; put the mileage, model year, equipment and maintenance details in the listing.
• Meet the buyer somewhere bright and busy; check their licence and ID before a test drive and go along.
• Do not hand over the car and papers until the payment has reached your account; prefer a bank transfer to a cheque or promissory note.
• Complete the sale at a notary, then cancel or transfer anything registered to you, such as insurance and toll-pass (HGS/OGS) subscriptions.