Buying a used car in Ireland guide

kellsred · 08-02-2014 05:07PM

I'm interested in buying a Vauxhall Vectra, 2008 cdti.
It has 58k miles on the clock.
He said he is putting a new timing belt on it, and a new switch for the windows (they work, but lot of pressure needed to get them working).
There is a little rust on nuts in the engine, should that be a concern?

Dealer won't budge on 7200 euro.

Is this alright? Its the standard 120bhp model.

First time buyer, sorry for all the questions!

L-M · 08-02-2014 07:29PM

It's not horrible money if the mileage is genuine. As it's an import it would be well worth getting a history check with motorcheck or cartell just for peace of mind.

bazz26 · 08-02-2014 09:24PM

58k miles is very low mileage for a 6 year old diesel car especially an imported Vauxhall Vectra. They are very popular as fleet company cars in the UK so make sure it has a full verified service history i.e. ring the garages in the UK that serviced it and verify what they did. Also do a car history check and don't just accept a stamped service book as evidence of servicing.

itsnotmyname · 10-02-2014 01:39AM

Hey Folks,
Changing my car in the coming days ....I have a few concerns/queries about it ...I'm going to do the Cartell check. My question is , how long does it take to get the info back from them, once u input the car reg number ?
Thanks !

agfasfos · 10-02-2014 01:52AM

Would expect a reply within 15 minutes, really depends on volume of information you require, 30 minutes tops.

itsnotmyname · 10-02-2014 01:55AM

That's great ....just gotta hope I get good news now !!
Thanks

wayne0308 · 10-02-2014 12:24PM

I'm planning on buying a car in the next couple of weeks, sooner rather than later hopefully. I'm looking at a 131 Seat Leon and I have a few questions:

Would I have to buy from a dealership nearby to where I live for servicing or could I use any seat main dealer for servicing? I was thinking that a dealership would refuse to service it if I didn't buy it there.

Also, a bit of a simple question but I'll find it hard to get into a bank for the next few weeks to take out the deposit for the car so I was wondering do dealerships typically mind you doing a electronic transfer into their account?

murfilein · 10-02-2014 12:50PM

wayne0308 wrote: »

I'm planning on buying a car in the next couple of weeks, sooner rather than later hopefully. I'm looking at a 131 Seat Leon and I have a few questions:

Would I have to buy from a dealership nearby to where I live for servicing or could I use any seat main dealer for servicing? I was thinking that a dealership would refuse to service it if I didn't buy it there.

Also, a bit of a simple question but I'll find it hard to get into a bank for the next few weeks to take out the deposit for the car so I was wondering do dealerships typically mind you doing a electronic transfer into their account?

i've never heard of a dealership that refuses repair/service just because you didnt buy a car there. you're paying for the service after all.

wayne0308 · 10-02-2014 12:55PM

murfilein wrote: »

i've never heard of a dealership that refuses repair/service just because you didnt buy a car there. you're paying for the service after all.

Excellent, I was hoping that would be the case.

Wheelinone · 11-02-2014 07:07PM

They will not refuse your money.

Dutchess · 12-02-2014 12:40PM

Car shopping at the moment.
Does anyone have any opinions on the Peugeot 207? Is it true their parts are expensive?
Currently have my eye on this one http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-307-xt-1-4-16v-5door-nct-03-15/6408563

colm_mcm · 12-02-2014 08:23PM

I think its just the amount of them you might need rather than the price.

L-M · 13-02-2014 09:37PM

wayne0308 wrote: »

I'm planning on buying a car in the next couple of weeks, sooner rather than later hopefully. I'm looking at a 131 Seat Leon and I have a few questions:

Would I have to buy from a dealership nearby to where I live for servicing or could I use any seat main dealer for servicing? I was thinking that a dealership would refuse to service it if I didn't buy it there.

Also, a bit of a simple question but I'll find it hard to get into a bank for the next few weeks to take out the deposit for the car so I was wondering do dealerships typically mind you doing a electronic transfer into their account?

If you're talking about warranty, it's valid in every Seat dealer.

Dutchess wrote: »

Car shopping at the moment.
Does anyone have any opinions on the Peugeot 207? Is it true their parts are expensive?
Currently have my eye on this one http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-307-xt-1-4-16v-5door-nct-03-15/6408563

I'm currently trying to flog a 07 307 for a neighbour of mine, not a massive amount more than that!

Mc Love · 14-02-2014 02:26PM

any tips for haggling with a dealer?

colm_mcm · 14-02-2014 06:07PM

Mc Love wrote: »

any tips for haggling with a dealer?

Know what the car is actually worth. Be respectful. Be realistic.

L-M · 15-02-2014 12:27PM

Mc Love wrote: »

any tips for haggling with a dealer?

New or used?

Mc Love · 15-02-2014 02:00PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Know what the car is actually worth. Be respectful. Be realistic.

Yeah the one I am looking at is pretty good value so I am not expecting much if anything at all to be discounted

Limerick man wrote: »

New or used?

Used

L-M · 15-02-2014 02:03PM

Presume you're trading in?

Mc Love · 15-02-2014 02:23PM

Limerick man wrote: »

Presume you're trading in?

No - private sale. Looking to purchase a car in the UK even if the ex rate is poor enough at the moment and no sign of it improving

Mc Love · 18-02-2014 03:41PM

Missed out on the car - to say I'm a tad disappointed is an understatement. My own fault for leaving it too long!

agfasfos · 18-02-2014 10:14PM

There's always another one.

nobby101 · 23-02-2014 12:41AM

Help Needed !!!!
Just found this thread and after putting a small deposit on an audi A6 today, I am now feeling very nervous.
I got a copy of the cartell check and it seems ok other than the registration documents are listed as not provided - what does this mean??
The website is listed as 65000 miles however the cartell report and the miles on the car itself match at 68000
I know nothing about cars and just know the size car I need and that it needs to be an automatic

Any advice on the car, the link is below

http://www.motormania.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=1028625&r=

L-M · 23-02-2014 02:37PM

Registration details not provided means you didn't provide something they asked you for, lol.

colm_mcm · 23-02-2014 06:54PM

With any car you buy its important do do a little bit of background on the garage, a quick google search or even a search of boards.ie or similar

scottp68877 · 23-02-2014 08:47PM

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but didn't want to start a thread.
I am looking for a golf 1.9 tdi and found one on done deal but the price just seems to be a bit much for a 98. He is looking for 1800. Is it just me or is that the price they are going for anyway?
Here's the link to the ad.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-tdi-for-swap/6476225

colm_mcm · 23-02-2014 08:57PM

Red flag 1
"not to pushed on geting rid of it just seeing what i get offered "

Red flag 2
"has a genuine cupra R splitter and just got back windows tinted and a visor 2 weeks ago with a 5 year guarantee on them , just put HID's in the ar about 3 weeks ago"

Red flag 3
"car is mint washed and waxed 2-3 times a week"

Kinda doesn't make you take the seller that seriously.

Price is dropped to €1 now though. Which is more reasonable.

L-M · 23-02-2014 08:58PM

Depends on the car really, if it's very very clean it will make north of a grand.

That said, if you increase your budget by another grand you should be able to move up the years considerably.

scottp68877 · 23-02-2014 09:26PM

Limerick man wrote: »

Depends on the car really, if it's very very clean it will make north of a grand.

That said, if you increase your budget by another grand you should be able to move up the years considerably.

Been trying to get more saved up but I am only a student so dont have much of an income

I cant seem to understand the golfs, they really just seem to be priced as the seller wants.

scottp68877 · 23-02-2014 09:33PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Red flag 1
"not to pushed on geting rid of it just seeing what i get offered "

Red flag 2
"has a genuine cupra R splitter and just got back windows tinted and a visor 2 weeks ago with a 5 year guarantee on them , just put HID's in the ar about 3 weeks ago"

Red flag 3
"car is mint washed and waxed 2-3 times a week"

Kinda doesn't make you take the seller that seriously.

Price is dropped to €1 now though. Which is more reasonable.

I really don't get why people say that when they put an ad up, stupidity probably. As for the Red Flag 2 i don't see what the problems are there apart from the HIDs, Ill have to take them off

The Red Flag 3 I wouldnt really call that a problem but I do know it is complete bull.

colm_mcm · 23-02-2014 09:38PM

scottp68877 wrote: »

I really don't get why people say that when they put an ad up, stupidity probably. As for the Red Flag 2 i don't see what the problems are there apart from the HIDs, Ill have to take them off
The Red Flag 3 I wouldnt really call that a problem but I do know it is complete bull.

If you were actually selling your car in a few weeks, would you first sink a load of money into modifications?

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