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Buying a used car in Ireland guide

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    #1322
    AeroKid
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭AeroKid


    Well that's it, I'd be sickened if I found out such a discrepency after handing out big money! I don't know if cartell would have show up this I'm sure it would?


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    #1323
    smokingman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,742 ✭✭✭smokingman


    AeroKid wrote: »
    Well that's it, I'd be sickened if I found out such a discrepency after handing out big money! I don't know if cartell would have show up this I'm sure it would?

    I stupidly didn't ask for a cartell report at the time because I assumed being a SIMI dealer meant something like that wouldn't happen. Learned my lesson there.

    Just wondering; I read that they should be reported to the consumer protection agency but does anyone know if they should also be reported to the Insurance Federation of Ireland? I'd imagine selling clocked cars would have an impact on that industry?


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    #1324
    agfasfos
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭agfasfos


    Very good, a must read for all potential used car buyers.


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    #1325
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    smokingman wrote: »
    I stupidly didn't ask for a cartell report at the time because I assumed being a SIMI dealer meant something like that wouldn't happen. Learned my lesson there.

    Just wondering; I read that they should be reported to the consumer protection agency but does anyone know if they should also be reported to the Insurance Federation of Ireland? I'd imagine selling clocked cars would have an impact on that industry?

    I've never seen an insurance company as for the mileage on a car, so I can't see what effect it would have.


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    #1326
    sweetcat
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭sweetcat


    Thanks Limerick man, I got the car inspected and also got someone in the know to check the mileage for me, the car was clocked. No surprise as they've been mentioned a fair bit on Boards as being dodgy. Ive upped my budget a bit (ouch) and off to a more reputable garage tomorrow so fingers crossed.


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    #1327
    smokingman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,742 ✭✭✭smokingman


    Limerick man wrote: »
    I've never seen an insurance company as for the mileage on a car, so I can't see what effect it would have.

    I was more thinking about the fact that there could be cars out there that are worth less than they are insured for and if there was an accident, the insurance lads would be paying out money they didn't need to (in their eyes).


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    #1328
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    smokingman wrote: »
    I was more thinking about the fact that there could be cars out there that are worth less than they are insured for and if there was an accident, the insurance lads would be paying out money they didn't need to (in their eyes).

    Thats an aspect I hadn't considered. MugMugs might be able to tune in on that one, Ill PM him later.


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    #1329
    smokingman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,742 ✭✭✭smokingman


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Thats an aspect I hadn't considered. MugMugs might be able to tune in on that one, Ill PM him later.

    Thanks MugMugs, much appreciated!


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    #1330
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    2005 Mazda 6 1.9, family member is looking at one & I know next to nothing about them. Are they best avoided?


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    #1331
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Diesel? Apparently theyre a no go. I havent experienced one myself.


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    #1332
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Diesel? Apparently theyre a no go. I havent experienced one myself.

    Yeah just seeing some posts about them would indicate so. What are the problem areas?


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    #1333
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    As far as I recall it is just a terrible engine that is well known to explode


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    #1334
    agfasfos
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭agfasfos


    Hope I'm posting in the right place, if not apologies in advance.
    I removed the black window tint from a Volvo S60 & am left with the glue residue, cannot see out the rear window, any thoughts on how this can be removed without damaging the heated rear window ?.


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    #1335
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Try the detailing forum


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    #1336
    agfasfos
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭agfasfos


    Thank you, will do.


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    #1337
    TheHulk
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭TheHulk


    I'm looking into buying a car that was purchased 1 year ago and has finance outstanding with VW bank. Hes selling because he is moving abroad.

    They guy I'm buying from seems very genuine and I've no doubts over his integrity. He wants me to pay the agreed price to VW bank referencing his reg plate(amount outstanding is less than agreed price). This will take 10 days to clear and they will effectively transfer ownership over to him in full then. The next step would be for me to collect the car and have it registered in my name.

    What I want to know is, if this is the normal process for a situation like this. Also, I am concerned about the security of the transaction on my end. How can I protect myself here?

    Thanks


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    #1338
    agfasfos
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭agfasfos


    I would ask him to produce written confirmation of the amount oustanding on vehicle from the Bank, showing the agreement & reg number, you could then get a Bank Draft payable to the finance Company & ask the seller to forward it to them immediately. I does take 10 days for the Lenders Data Base to be updated.


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    #1339
    agfasfos
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭agfasfos


    Sorry the above reply should read 'YOU GET THE DRAFT FROM SELLER' & forward to the Finance Co, Bank.


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    #1340
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    I would speak to your bank on that one.

    You Could very easily pay that money off and never see hin or the car again.

    In an IDEAL world, he would pay off the finance first. I would be asking him to prove to you that he can pay off the outstanding balance first.


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    #1341
    TheHulk
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭TheHulk


    Limerick man wrote: »
    In an IDEAL world, he would pay off the finance first. I would be asking him to prove to you that he can pay off the outstanding balance first.

    This is what I think I'm going to push for. Once the car is in his own name I would be happy to hand over the cash. Anything else is just messy.


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    #1342
    boarsboard
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 66 ✭✭boarsboard


    make sure it has currant insurance tax and nct cert

    only buy at persons house look at driving licence,match address,


    only buy from owner


    bring it to mechanic


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    #1343
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    2004 1.7 Diesel Civic, anything to watch for on them? The family member who was looking at Mazda 6 diesel previously is looking at this now...


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    #1344
    UncleChael
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭UncleChael


    Hi Lads, In the process of buying my first car, some great advice on here so just want to thank everyone for that first of all!

    Question is I'm looking at a car at the moment, private seller, the guy is selling it for his friend who has moved abroad(returned home) for good. Just wondering is this ok or is there some reppercussions from the owner not being the seller? I dont want to get caught out in a dodgy deal with my first car. Thanks for any advice!


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    #1345
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    As long as he has to logbook and its signed by that previous owner you're fine.

    Thing is that fella is probably a Dealer, so be careful. Pm me the link if you like


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    #1346
    SeaFields
    Registered Users Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭SeaFields


    this could be how long is a piece of string type question but herself is trading up soon.

    What kind of a trade in value would she get for a 2003 Hyundai Getz 1.1, 120k ?

    Or would a better option be to buy the newer car and sell the getz privately?


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    #1347
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Privately. You might be offered a grand for it, and you might be able to get the same grand offthe price for the straight deal.


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    #1348
    Julian20
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Julian20


    i'm going to view a car on saturday, the guy selling the car is a dealer, has a small garage, im giving my car away plus few quid his way, both cars are same year, similiar value, mine engine is smaller thou, i followed step one from the guide, his car havent changed the ownership in last 3 months, so so far so good. will do another steps before going to look as i have to travel from Limerick to Dublin, hopefully online checks are all going to be good news :)


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    #1349
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Pm me the details if you want.


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    #1350
    maccers1011
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭maccers1011


    gave a guy a deposit on a car a few weeks ago and thought i would have come up with the difference but failed to do so.
    asked the guy for the deposit back as im heading to college. he's saying he doesnt have to give me anything back but might give me half of the deposit i gave him. claiming he doesnt have to and if i was to go down the legal route that he would be in the right. advice ?? i personally think thats a disgrace as he made money on selling the car lately anyways but still acting stiff on the deposit. have no clue how to approach this except for consulting a solicitor.


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    #1351
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    The whole reason you gave the deposit was to hold the car with the intention to buy it.

    I wouldn't give it back either to be honest, if it was "weeks later".


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