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Things to look out for when purchasing a 2nd Megane from a used car dealer

  • 10-01-2011 7:13pm
    #1
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭


    So I'm thinking about buying a 2008 Renault Megane from a used car dealer, seems to be a very good price, I'll be going on my own so any ideas (in addition to the ones I've listed below) re what I should look out for when examining the car and also for when I take it for a test drive?

    HPI check (any recommendations?)
    Was it involved in a crash (how would I go about finding this out?)
    Check tyres
    Put it on the lift and have a look underneath
    Check all electrics
    Check seatbelts, mirrors, fuel cap, spare wheel and tools
    Ask about previous owner and type of miles
    Warranty
    Is there much chance of a good discount for cash or is it safer to pay by cheque or card (does paying by credit card give much extra protection if it turns out to be a lemon?)
    Last service and has anything had to have been changed

    Many thanks for looking


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    funnyname wrote: »
    Put it on the lift and have a look underneath


    What are you going to look for ?


  • #3
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    Things to look out for when purchasing a Megane?

    better alternatives.


  • #4
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭funnyname


    RoverJames wrote: »
    What are you going to look for ?

    Anything obvious


  • #5
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭funnyname


    andyseadog wrote: »
    better alternatives.

    Please try the chicken.


  • #6
    Motorcheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭Motorcheck


    PM me the reg and I'll run a history check for you.


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  • #7
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,076 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    You are planning to spend a fair bit of money, and it sounds from your query that you are really not qualified to inspect the car to a satisfactory extent.

    My advice would be to have it inspected and tested by an independent mechanic who you know and trust (or who has been recommended to you by someone whose opinion you trust).

    Not your ornery onager



  • #8
    STForSale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 374 ✭✭STForSale


    A ford focus.


  • #9
    gondorff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 388 ✭✭gondorff


    STForSale wrote: »
    A ford focus.
    .


  • #10
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    esel wrote: »
    and it sounds from your query that you are really not qualified to inspect the car to a satisfactory extent.

    Sure he's going to get it on a ramp and look for anything obvious :pac:


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