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The transcription is about buying a pre-loved vehicle and provides tips on saving money and ensuring a good motoring experience. It suggests using online car valuation tools to determine the value of a used car and advises on haggling with dealers for a better price. It also discusses getting the best price for a new car by being flexible on the model and considering dealer finance. The transcription emphasizes the importance of safety, reliability, and documentation when buying a used car, as well as checking the car's history. It also provides advice on inspecting the car's condition, including the bodywork, tires, and features like air conditioning. The transcription concludes with tips on test driving the car and ensuring it drives well. Radio 270, motoring magazine of the air, bringing you motoring tips and how to's, complete with the best in motor music. Today let's talk about buying a pre-loved vehicle and things to look out for, for a good motoring experience. How to save money on a used car. Whenever you choose to buy your next used car, however you intend to pay for it, there's always scope to save money. Get a used car valuation. Online car valuation tools give an approximate value for any car you're considering, putting you in a stronger position as a buyer. Most work by letting you enter a registration number and approximate mileage, but you can also often search by make, model and the year. Autotrader and Parkers are the two such providers of online valuation tools, but there are many others. Most valuation tools are free to use, but you normally have to provide some details to use them, such as signing up for an account or providing an email address. Don't be afraid to haggle for a used car. If you decide to buy privately, after checking and test driving the car, it's time to negotiate a price. Look for things that could fill up costs in the near future, such as a short MOT or worn tyres, and use these as bargaining points. Haggling with a dealer may not prove successful, but it doesn't hurt to try, especially if you've seen a very similar car for a lower price elsewhere. Bear in mind it won't be exactly like-for-like, or a used car valuation suggests the dealer's asking price is on the high side. How to get the best price on a car? Cars are expensive, but have plenty of room for discounts, as long as you know how to ask. I'll explain how to get the best price for a new car. Be flexible on the model of the car. Many new car buyers need some form of finance, and dealers are keen to offer their own finance packages. By all means consider them, but also be aware that they may not be the most suitable or the cheapest way to buy a new car. It might be better to take an unsecured loan, for example. Whether you actually want to take out dealer finance, it can pay to express an interest in it. Some dealers are prepared to offer a bigger discount off the new price, because they make more money on the finance that goes with it. You say I'm interested in your finance offer. What discount can you offer me on the price of the car if I take the finance through you? If they offer you a good deal, say you'd actually prefer to pay cash, and insist on the same discount. They say watch your maximum monthly budget. You say never answer this question. With a figure in set stay, I'd like to know more about the finance deals you're offering. Always ask the interest as the annual percentage rate, APR. As some dealers misleadingly quote the flat rate interest, which makes the rate seem much lower than it really is when converted to an APR, interest rates are usually negotiable, just like new car prices. So ask, I'd like a lower interest rate than this. What's the best you can do on the APR? Handling for a new car, the bottom line. If you're not happy with the deal, walk away. 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I'm having such a good time. I'm having a ball. Don't stop me now. If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call. Don't stop me now. I'm having a good time. Don't stop me now. I'm having a good time. I don't wanna stop at all. If the salesperson doesn't get close to your desired price, consider going back to the broker you got your original quote from. After all, they'll only be putting you in contact with another official dealer to complete the deal. Buying a used is a great way to save money on your next set of wheels. But if you're not careful, you can end up with a car that saddles you with a sky-high repair costs. The motoring organization's data shows used car prices have risen by 15% over the past year. Compared to only 8.5% for new cars. So it's more important than ever to do your research and to carry out all the necessary checks before parting with your cash. The seven questions you must ask before buying a used car. Number one. Is it safe? If you set your sights on buying a certain model of car, make sure you check out its safety credentials first. Car reviews are a good place to start. For each, we reveal how it performed in the Euro NCAP's crash tests and on our own safety tests. You can also check out full crash test reports on Euro NCAP's website. Be aware, however, that Euro's NCAP tests get more and more stringent over time. A car that scored 5 stars in 2013 isn't necessarily safer than a 23 model that scored 3 stars. When viewing a car, look for any dashboard lights that stay illuminated once the car's started. They could indicate that there's a safety-related malfunction. If you're unsure of any, head to the manufacturer's website to find out what they mean, as well as being potentially unsafe. Faulty safety equipment can be very expensive to fix. Point two. Very important. Is it a reliable car? If you buy a new or newly car, you have the manufacturer's warranty to cover any problems that might crop up. With older cars, however, you'll be the one footing the bill if something goes wrong. And although the seller might swear blind that he never had a problem with the car, you've only got his word for it. This is where the motoring organisation's reliability data comes into play. Each year, the motoring organisations survey tens of thousands of drivers about their experience with their car. And while used cars are typically less reliable than new, we've seen plenty of older models that buck the trend and remain dependable as they age. Of course, there are also those that have a truly abysmal reliability record in their later life. If the car you're thinking of buying is still within the warranty period, it's vital to check that it's got a service history that conforms to the manufacturer's schedule and specifications. Otherwise, you might find the warranty is invalidated. Number three. What is the car's history? If you have the registration number of the car, use the Government's free Vehicle Enquiry Service to find out whether it's currently taxed and has a valid MOT, along with other information such as when the car was first registered. You can also check the MOT history of any car as far back as 2006 using the Government's free MOT check service. Scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll be able to find out whether the car is subject to a safety recall from the manufacturer. Quite important. For extra peace of mind, you can pay around £15 to £20 for a vehicle history report from companies such as the AA, HPI and the RAC. This will tell you if a car is an insurance write-off, is it listed as stolen or has an outstanding finance. 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Every car registered in the UK comes with a V5C logbook which contains a DVLA watermark information about the vehicle's registration with the DVLA Make sure the details of the current owner match those listed on the front page of the logbook and that the number of previous owners listed matches what you have been told by the seller The logbook also records other details such as the colour of the car If you see any inconsistencies that can't be explained by the seller we recommend you walk away from the deal Make sure the logbook watermark and the serial number isn't between BG8229501 to BG9999030 or also BI23055001 to B1280000 The DVLA has previously warned that these numbers are likely to appear on logbooks of stolen cars A comprehensive service history along with any bills for the work carried out on the vehicle are also important to gauge how well the seller has looked after it If the car is still within its warranty period you will need these to prove that is the case that has been maintained according to the manufacturer's schedule or if any doubt contact the manufacturer directly to check Number 5 Where's the car being driven? Our research shows that drivers travel around 80-100 miles per year with nearly half of those miles being covered in urban areas While a car has covered a large number of miles shouldn't necessarily be avoided You should ask the vendor where the car was driven and what the car was used for If a high mileage car spends most of its time in towns or cities it will have lived a harder life than a car that's been driven predominantly on motorways Conversely some cars, especially diesels that have a lower mileage because are only used on short trips may need extra maintenance in order to avoid expensive garage bills in the future However if there are lots of dents and scratches and chips to the paintwork ask the vendor how they happened and how long they have been on the car Bear in mind that any large scratches may need dealing with professionally to prevent rust Bring a torch with you to make inspecting the undercarriage of the car easier allowing you to spot for leaks and corrosion Shine the torch across the bodywork If you spot panels that have slightly different shading to the rest of the car it could be indicating that they have been replaced as part of a repair job It is also important to check that the car has tyres that are safe During your inspection make sure features like air conditioning are in working order While a regas is relatively cheap a more problematic aircon repair can stretch quite easily into four figures Having considered all the other things that we've covered one of the most important things at the end of the day Number six How does it drive? The seller should allow you to test drive the car they are selling If they don't they may have something to hide Also how will the car drive? Generally keep in mind the following Do the car's brakes work correctly? If you can feel the brakes vibrating through the steering wheel or pedal they may need replacing Is the clutch easy to use? If it slips or judders when you move off or accelerate it may need to be replaced A clutch that emits unusual noises and has a high biting point may also require some fixing Does the suspension work well? If the car doesn't absorb bumps well or you can hear odd noises or feel vibrations some of the suspension components could be on the way out Is the steering smooth? If it vibrates, wobbles or pulls in a certain direction this may mean that the car's wheels need realigning Does the engine motor run freely? If you can hear a knocking or tapping noise or can see lots of exhaust smoke it's important the engine components could be close to wearing out Before taking a test drive make sure you are properly insured It is a legal requirement to have at least third party insurance to drive a car Enjoy your car and happy motoring The preceding program was sponsored by our good friends at The Motormouth written and produced by Stephen Muirfield in our Guernsey studios from information research from AA and RAC publications as a primary source of information www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com www.motormouth.com