what steps to take after buying a used car?
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["Check the car's details with the DVLA. Ask the seller for the car's: ... ", "Check the MOT and history. Vehicles need regular MOT tests to make sure they're safe for the road. ... ", 'Get a private history check.']
1207589
['Vehicle make and model.', "Your car's Reg.", 'VIN plate number.', "Buyer's full name.", 'Date of sale.', 'Signature of buyer and seller.', 'Price and payment terms.', "The fact that the vehicle is 'sold as seen'"]
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['The old vehicle registration.', 'The old car title filled out completely.', 'A bill of sale.', 'Fees for title and registration.', 'Valid identification for both the buyer and seller.']
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['The original car title (should be signed by the seller). ... ', 'Proof of smog certification (not required if the car is less than four years old and not diesel-powered).', 'Odometer mileage (if the car is less than 10 years old)', '$15 vehicle title transfer fee.']
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['Set your budget.', 'Choose the right car.', 'Check reliability and ownership costs.', 'Locate good used cars.', 'Price the cars.', 'Check the vehicle history report.', 'Contact the seller.', 'Test drive the car.']
385894
['Before seeing the car, look up the fair market value of the vehicle using Kelley Blue Book.', 'Ask the seller for the mileage on the car so you can do your research.', 'Ask the seller for service records.', 'Check the registration. ... ', 'Deal with local sellers, if possible.']
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['Insure the car.', 'Register the car and transfer the title.', "Familiarize yourself with the owner's manual.", 'Take care of routine maintenance.', 'Make necessary repairs.', "Get acquainted with the car's features.", 'Take it for a drive.']
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['Insure your second-hand car before you drive it home.', 'Ensure you transfer the registration promptly.', 'Make sure your car is mechanically sound.', 'Join the NRMA for breakdown cover and save on car insurance when you bundle your polices.']
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['Do Your Research and Find a Suitable Vehicle.', 'Test Drive, Check the Car, and Negotiate on Price.', 'Get an Insurance and Choose Payment Option.', 'Register and Take Possession of the Vehicle.']
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["Don't Rush When Buying a Used Car. ... ", "Research the Car's History. ... ", 'Always Buy a Used Car with a Real Title. ... ', "Check the Vehicle's Title for Liens. ... ", 'Consider Using an Escrow Service. ... ', 'Review State Laws When Buying a Car from a Private Seller.']
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['Before seeing the car, look up the fair market value of the vehicle using Kelley Blue Book.', 'Ask the seller for the mileage on the car so you can do your research.', 'Ask the seller for service records.', 'Check the registration. ... ', 'Deal with local sellers, if possible.', 'Check the VIN on the car against the paperwork.']
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['Can the car be legally sold? ... ', 'Is the logbook present? ... ', 'Is the seller the registered keeper? ... ', 'Dealer or private? ... ', 'Will I be able to drive the used car home? ... ', 'Should I buy a car sight unseen? ... ', 'Does the car have unpaid finance? ... ', 'Has the car been written off?']
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['Check a motor dealer licence.', 'Check a vehicle registration.', 'Order a vehicle history report.', 'Report suspected odometer tampering.', 'Check the Personal Property Securities Register.', 'Check prohibited vehicles for provisional P1 and P2 drivers.']
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["Current title with the previous owner's signature(s) releasing ownership. ... ", 'Bill of Sale (PDF) stating the full purchase price or a statement of gift signed by the previous owner. ... ', 'Completed Odometer Disclosure Form if the vehicle is no more than 10 years old.', 'Completed Vehicle Title Application.']
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When purchasing a used car, you should ensure you receive the registration document (V5C), the MOT certificate, a full service history and any write-off car checks (if applicable). You should always check that these documents match with the car in question and that everything is above board and checks out.
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['Your Budget. What is your budget? ... ', 'Is the car imported or locally used? ... ', 'The availability of spare parts. ... ', 'Inspect The Car. ... ', 'Check Details on Paperwork. ... ', 'Having a Car Insurance Policy. ... ', 'Take The Car For A Test Drive. ... ', 'Check reviews of the car.']
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['Take it for a test drive.', 'Get it inspected by a mechanic.', 'Get the vehicle identification number (VIN).', 'Get the date the seller bought the car.']