what questions should you ask when buying a secondhand car?
87866
['Why are you selling the car? (Private seller) ... ', 'How long have you owned the car? ... ', 'Who did you buy the vehicle from? ... ', 'Where did you purchase the vehicle from? ... ', "What's the condition of the car? ... ", "Can you describe the vehicle's appearance? (Private seller) ... ", 'How much mileage is on the car?']
223931
["What will be the actual cost if I can't pay if off in full?", 'Can I save up enough to pay cash if I wait a few weeks?', 'Will using a credit card help if I need to return the item or extend the warranty?', 'MasterCard.', "Will I get my money's worth?"]
1280727
['How much can I afford? ... ', 'Should I make a down payment? ... ', 'Can I sell my car to CarMax? ... ', 'What kind of car do I need? ... ', 'Should I buy a new or used car? ... ', 'How much will my car depreciate? ... ', 'How much does it cost to own a car? ... ', 'Can I get financing?']
839388
['Ask the owner to confirm the exact details of what they are selling. ... ', 'How long have they owned the car? ... ', 'Have they owned it from new? ... ', 'Why are they selling? ... ', 'What is the odometer reading? ... ', 'What features does the car have? ... ', "In the seller's opinion what sort of condition is the car in?"]
343689
['Make and model of the car.', 'Purchase price of the car.', 'Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)', 'Odometer reading.']
143093
["What is the vehicle's condition and current mileage? ... ", 'Has anything on the car been replaced or updated? ... ', 'Can I take it for a test drive? ... ', 'Does it come with winter tires? ... ', 'Why are you selling the car? ... ', 'Was the vehicle serviced regularly? ... ', 'Do you have a vehicle history report?']
223401
["What is the Truck's Maintenance History? ... ", 'Are Service and Maintenance Records Available? ... ', 'Has the Truck Been in Any Accidents? ... ', "Which Features Don't Work? ... ", "What is the Truck's Ownership History? ... ", 'Why are You Selling the Truck? ... ', 'How Did You Go About Setting This Price? ... ', 'May I Take the Truck to My Mechanic for Inspection?']
709867
["CAN YOU DO ANY BETTER? Don't settle for any price. ... ", 'WILL YOU THROW IN A FEW ACCESSORIES? ... ', 'CAN I TAKE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE? ... ', 'DO I LOVE IT? ... ', 'WHO ELSE HAS DRIVEN THE CAR? ... ', "WHAT'S THE DAMAGE? ... ", "WHERE'S THE CLOSEST SERVICE CENTRE TO MY HOUSE? ... ", 'HOW LONG IS YOUR WARRANTY, AND WHAT DOES IT COVER?']
599463
['How much can I afford? ... ', 'How am I going to use it? ... ', 'What bells and whistles do I want? ... ', 'How much fuel does it use? ... ', 'How much are tires? ... ', 'How much warranty do I want? ... ', 'How much is insurance? ... ', "What is the interest rate? (And what's the term?)"]
79922
['Why are the current owners selling the property? ... ', 'Has there been much interest in the property? ... ', 'How old is the property? ... ', 'Have the current owners found their next property? ... ', 'Have there been any issues with the boiler? ... ', 'What does the sale actually include? ... ', 'Is the internet any good? ... ', 'How many owners has the property had?']
211026
["What's included in the quoted daily rate? ... ", "What is the rental's mileage plan? ... ", 'What are your extra insurance options? ... ', 'Do I need to return the rental with a full tank? ... ', 'Will I be charged if I return the car late? ... ', 'What if the rental develops a mechanical problem?']
131401
['Did you buy the bike as a new one or was it used?', 'Do you own the bike or are you still financing it? ... ', 'Have you been in any accidents or dropped your bike?', 'How often do you service your bike?']
337277
['How long have they owned the car?', 'What is their reason for selling it?', 'Has the vehicle ever been damaged?', 'What condition is the car in, and is there any issues not shown in the photos?', 'Will it pass a roadworthy inspection?', "How detailed is the car's service history and is it with the car?"]
631121
['How much can I afford to spend? ... ', 'Why is the car being sold? ... ', 'Do you have a Carfax Vehicle History Report? ... ', 'Who drove the car and what was it used for? ... ', 'What bugged the previous owner the most about the car? ... ', 'Where was the vehicle usually parked? ... ', 'Has anyone modified the car? ... ', 'Can I take the car on a test drive?']
419095
["If the car is certified, can I see the mechanic's pre-certification inspection? ... ", 'Who was the vehicle purchased from? ... ', 'Who certified a used car that is called certified? ... ', 'How long of a test drive can I take? ... ', 'Is a CarFax report provided before purchase?']
347031
['I have a young family, which Audi is best for me?', "I'm after a city car, any suggestions?", 'What about an eco-friendly option?', 'What sort of security features can I expect?', 'And what about safety?', 'Will my Audi come with lots of gadgets?']
755308
['Have there been any issues with the neighbours? ... ', 'How much is the council tax and utility bills? ... ', 'Is this property in a conservation area? ... ', 'Can you speak with the sellers? ... ', 'Have any other offers been made and how much? ... ', 'How long have the current owners been in the property? ... ', 'How long has the property been on the market?']