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Advert Abbreviations |
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- 3DR - 3 Door Hatchback
- A.B.S - Anti-lock Breaking System
- ALLOYS - Alloy Wheels
- AUTO – Automatic
- C/L or C/LOCK – Central Locking
- E.Seats/ E.W – Electric seats/ windows
- F/FOGS – Front Fog Lights
- F/S/H – Full Service History
- F/S/R – Factory Sunroof
- G.Cond – Good Condition
- H.R.W – Heated Rear Window
- P.A.S – Power Assisted Steering
- P/Ex – Part Exchange
- S/H – Service History
- TT – MOT’d and Taxed
- V.G.C – Very Good Condition
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Inspection Advice |
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- Always inspect a car during daylight and when the weather is fine.
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- Rain on a car’s paintwork makes it appear shinier, and may conceal re-spray attempt
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- Never buy a car without a DVLA document, and check that the vehicle is not owned by a Hire Purchase company – this can be verified online at www.hpicheck.com.
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- Make sure you also obtain the logbook (V5), service and insurance records, MOT Certificate (on vehicles over 3 years old) and receipts for repairs.
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- In the case of private sellers, check that the seller’s address correlates with the address recorded in the logbook.
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- Some dishonest vendors turn back the odometer to get a higher asking price. A HPI Check can identify inconsistencies, but it also pays to give the car a personal close examination. Inspect the gearshift and seats for signs of wearing to verify whether the car’s condition substantiates its mileage.
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