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Used car guide

FrankGrimes · 2006-07-24 14:32:55

Girlfriend is looking for her first car at the moment. She wants something like a Fiesta, Clio, 106, or Corsa for around 2 to 3 grand, so I reckon plenty of cars in that range will have loads of hidden gremlins. Is there a good site that gives advice on what to look for in particular cars (e.g. model X: check head gasket…

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24-07-2006 3:32pm

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Girlfriend is looking for her first car at the moment. She wants something like a Fiesta, Clio, 106, or Corsa for around 2 to 3 grand, so I reckon plenty of cars in that range will have loads of hidden gremlins.

Is there a good site that gives advice on what to look for in particular cars (e.g. model X: check head gasket has been done by Y miles)?

I'll be getting a mechanic I know to look over any car before handing over cash, but if I can learn a bit to find stuff that rules them out before getting him involved all the better.

Nice one

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#2 24-07-2006 3:46pm
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www.carsurvey.org

www.parkers.co.uk and click on the review tab

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www.honestjohn.co.uk

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