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Buying a used car in Ireland guide

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    #1142
    Rushden
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭Rushden


    My girlfriend is looking to buy her first car and has her eye on this http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4886892 . I don't know much about cars so wondering if the price is fair and if there's anything we should be looking out for when viewing the car? Thanks


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    #1143
    nct tester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 361 ✭✭nct tester


    faral wrote: »
    folks question-I have found a car and everything seems to be perfect but...when I go for insurance I receive quotes much higher than I pay now even though this car has an 1,6 engine,its lancer but not evo version.would it mean that this car was involve in crash or something like that?

    Is it a jap import??


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    #1144
    SRFC
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Just wondering,My mate has a car he doesnt need for a while so im going to get insured on it for a few months,the car is in his name will it be any problem insuring it and driving it while his name is on the log book,cheers.


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    #1145
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    SRFC wrote: »
    Just wondering,My mate has a car he doesnt need for a while so im going to get insured on it for a few months,the car is in his name will it be any problem insuring it and driving it while his name is on the log book,cheers.

    The car will have to be in your name.


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    #1146
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Rushden wrote: »
    My girlfriend is looking to buy her first car and has her eye on this http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4886892 . I don't know much about cars so wondering if the price is fair and if there's anything we should be looking out for when viewing the car? Thanks

    Clios have their little faults but most of them are easily rectified. The only killer is it's a 3 door and any door related parts will probably have to the bought new.

    Make sure the back lights are working correctly, make sure the windows work, if the central locking doesn't work it off the button but works off the key its probably the battery in the key.

    Just do all the normal things you would when buying a car, plus the above.


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    #1147
    SRFC
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Limerick man wrote: »
    The car will have to be in your name.


    Cheers,how come though whats the particular reason,ive insured it now in my name.


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    #1148
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Limerick man wrote: »
    The car will have to be in your name.

    Not an issue I think. My mother is driving a car insured in her name. Documents are in my name.

    Might depend on the insurance company though


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    #1149
    faral
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭faral


    nct tester wrote: »
    Is it a jap import??

    no,its not.anyway it has had to be an increase in premiums across insurance companies as I did find anything cheaper


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    #1150
    rocky
    Registered Users Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭rocky


    SRFC wrote: »
    Cheers,how come though whats the particular reason,ive insured it now in my name.

    Were you asked is the car in your name when getting the quote?


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    #1151
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    SRFC wrote: »
    Cheers,how come though whats the particular reason,ive insured it now in my name.

    Sounds wrong to me. I'd query that with your insurance company for your own benefit.


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    #1152
    SRFC
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Insurance didnt ask anything about ownership,I can easily change the log over but just wondering if it has to be done,I was thinking in case of any legal/court issues with the car it could become an issue.


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    #1153
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Assumption being the mother of all you know what's...


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    #1154
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,015 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    SRFC wrote: »
    Just wondering. My mate has a car he doesn't need for a while so I'm going to get insured on it for a few months. The car is in his name. Will it be any problem insuring it and driving it while his name is on the log book?
    Limerick man wrote: »
    The car will have to be in your name.
    SRFC wrote: »
    Cheers. How come though? What's the particular reason? I've insured it now in my name.
    Your insurance (apart from possibly third party liability) is more than likely invalid. I believe the wording used is along the lines of "You can not have an insurable interest in a vehicle which you do not own".
    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    Not an issue I think. My mother is driving a car insured in her name. Documents are in my name. Might depend on the insurance company though
    Don't wait to try claiming to find out....

    Not your ornery onager



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    #1155
    smokeyjoe123
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭smokeyjoe123


    Should I be concerned if a seller does not want to meet at their house? He suggested that we meet at a petrol station. Is he trying to hide where he lives in case something is wrong with the car? Thanks.


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    #1156
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    smokeyjoe123 wrote: »
    Should I be concerned if a seller does not want to meet at their house? He suggested that we meet at a petrol station. Is he trying to hide where he lives in case something is wrong with the car? Thanks.

    That would be pointless as the address is on the car documents. He might be just like that. I wouldn't want to bring strangers to my house either or he's hiding lots of oil drips on the drive way ;)


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    #1157
    Carinee
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Carinee


    Hi !
    I'd like to buy a used car (probably from a car dealer) soon, but I will have to take the ferry to France just a few days after, will it be ok with the paperwork and everything ? Should I ask to take the logbook with me ?
    PS : The car will stay registred in Ireland, I'm not exporting it.
    Thanks for the help !


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    #1158
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Make sure its taxed and nctd. Also make sure your insurance covers your.

    Any dealer should be able to change it online for you there and then and he could give you a copy of the sales docket to prove ownership etc.


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    #1159
    irishworkerph
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭irishworkerph


    When buying from a private seller what documentation needs to pass from seller to buyer? Who does the change of ownership?


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    #1160
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    You have to sign the logbook and then the seller has to post it.

    Best practice would be to bring an envelope and a stamp, sign it up and then put it in a nearby post box with the seller.

    Obviously won't work I every situation but it would be ideal.

    If you wanted a bit of piece of mind you could ask them tons signs bit of paper saying you bought the car.

    If they don't have the logbook don't hand over any money.


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    #1161
    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 9,968 ✭✭✭cena


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3959503

    Does this look like a good deal


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    #1162
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    If you did a history check and it turned out OK maybe.

    Its an English (Prob NI), 5 year old car with 100 k miles on it.

    I'd really want a FSH before I'd go anywhere near it.

    Wouldn't let the wheels sway you either, could be rough as a badger.


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    #1163
    faral
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭faral


    cena wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3959503

    Does this look like a good deal

    vw is never a good deal


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    #1164
    silvine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭silvine


    Hi,

    Can anyone here recommend me a car? I've a budget between 2K-4K. I have two kids. It won't be our main family car but five doors is better than three. I like the sound of a Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf or a Toyota. I'm interested in reliability and low running costs rather than speed or looks. I'm also interested in buying a diesel.

    Am I better buying off a dealer and getting a warranty or buying second hand. My previous cars came from family members I've never bought a car from a dealer or unknown third party. I could do with some advice (I read the helpful first post).

    Thanks for the help.


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    #1165
    newportlad
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭newportlad


    Hi,

    Thinking of buying this car

    http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=920817&r=s.php%3Fm%3D63%26o%3D871%26l%5B%5D%3D21%26yn%3D2005%26g%3D0

    Will be my first and mainly for driving in dublin at weekend and the odd drive to mayo and back (maybe every 6 weeks or so)

    I can get it for 3,500

    Just wondering has anyone experience of driving a similiar car (just want advice on it's fuel efficiency, etc especially for driving on a motorway)

    Thanks


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    #1166
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    silvine, You come across as the type of person that shoukd be buying off a dealer. The trouble is at the 2k mark you're not going to get a lot of bang for your buck. There are a lot of muck cars out there at the moment so just be careful.


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    #1167
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    newportlad wrote: »
    Hi,

    Thinking of buying this car

    http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=920817&r=s.php%3Fm%3D63%26o%3D871%26l%5B%5D%3D21%26yn%3D2005%26g%3D0

    Will be my first and mainly for driving in dublin at weekend and the odd drive to mayo and back (maybe every 6 weeks or so)

    I can get it for 3,500

    Just wondering has anyone experience of driving a similiar car (just want advice on it's fuel efficiency, etc especially for driving on a motorway)

    Thanks

    Probably over priced at that.


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    #1168
    newportlad
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭newportlad


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Probably over priced at that.

    Cheers for reply Limerick man,

    What would 3k be more realistic do you think?

    I'm getting good insurance quotes, it's taxed till july and nct till 2015 so I'm very tempted and price aint too much an issue, just the actual car I'm more concerned about.


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    #1169
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    They have a timing chain, and most of them are goosed due to a lack of proper maintenance.
    If the engine is loud/rattles or doesn't have a service history look further.

    Any 05 car, if tested, will be tested until 2015, and tax until June is worth less than 100 euro.


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    #1170
    faral
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭faral


    folks would do u think about this car?
    http://www.adverts.ie/car/mitsubishi/lancer/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-for-sale/2996727?notification=4cf3e702bc3fb67ae7fc185911b9f3d8-1367104276#comment_14452047
    Im going for viewing but should I pay more attention to some details?


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    #1171
    silvine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭silvine


    Can anyone recommend some reputable dealers around or near Maynooth/Celbridge/Naas?


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