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Check list for buying a car in Basingstoke

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To make sure you don't get stung, follow these basic steps:

Step 1
Look along the car's panels for dings and dents, check the bumpers for scrapes, and scrutinise the wheels for kerb contact. Is the paint a consistent shade all over? Any of these can show a careless owner and offer a bargaining point to help lower the price.

Step 2
Does it look too shiny? What's the seller trying to hide. Honest grime is no bad thing, but look for excessive oil or fluid leaks.

 Step 3
Some rust will be obvious to spot, but feel under the wheel arches, doors and bumpers for rough edges. Check the tyres for excessive or uneven wear.

Step 4
Does the general wear and tear tally up with the car's mileage? Worn seats and shiny steering wheel and pedals on a low mileage car, there may be a problem.

Step 5
Press every button to see all of the electrics work, and listen out for any rattles or unusual noises on the test drive.

Step 6
Take a lengthy test-drive around Basingstoke. Look, listen and smell for anything untoward. If in doubt, walk away.


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