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Used Car Sales

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  • 02-11-2014 5:48pm
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    skytl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭


    Looking to buy a new car but not overly keen on the done deal/car zone route as the my car knowledge wouldn't be great

    Do any of the garages around do used car sales for someone looking for within a 3,500 to 4 grand budget or will I have to stick to the online?


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    cococoady
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭cococoady


    skytl wrote: »
    Looking to buy a new car but not overly keen on the done deal/car zone route as the my car knowledge wouldn't be great

    Do any of the garages around do used car sales for someone looking for within a 3,500 to 4 grand budget or will I have to stick to the online?

    There's the garage out the old Tramore rd by Castletown (http://www.carbargains.ie) and there's your man over in Carrigeen by Grannagh. Never dealt with either tho


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    Digital Society
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    No matter where you go you have the same risk.

    Bring the car straight to the main dealer for a full inspection before buying. If the seller doesn't agree then walk away.

    Best 100 quid you'll ever spend.


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    fricatus
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    Digital Society wrote: »
    Bring the car straight to the main dealer for a full inspection before buying. If the seller doesn't agree then walk away.

    Best 100 quid you'll ever spend.

    ^^ This is the most important piece of advice you need when buying a car.

    Going to a main dealer is a good suggestion. Alternatively you can get the AA or RAC to do a vehicle inspection, or get a trusted mechanic to do it. I bought my last car in the UK and the RAC inspection was not cheap (£250). However I've done 110,000 trouble-free miles in my car and she's still going strong, so while it might seem like a fair few bob, it's something you won't regret in the long run.

    And I'll say it again: if the seller doesn't agree then walk away.

    Other than that, just test-drive as many cars as you can. You'll get a much better feel for what sort of vehicle you want and what meets your needs once you've driven a few. Once you've a shortlist, post up on the Motors forum. There are loads of people on there and you're bound to get a quick reply - and most are helpful!


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    gary_walsh17
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    Try Pat Sawyer & Sons Used Car Sales in the Industrial Estate in Tramore

    https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=912925228722104


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    cookie.monster
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭cookie.monster


    call over to billy ryan in ferrybank village motors its called he sells from his tyre yard just behind spar he will have something in your price range


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    robtri
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    and do a car history before you buy.....

    so many people get caught still these days for outstanding finance on cars and other hidden past histories...


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