ADVICE
ON BUYING A CAR
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED
PART EXCHANGES
Advice On
Buying A Car
Dodgy deals and "Del-Boy"
dealers are fast becoming a thing of the past. Car
dealers are bound ny numerous laws and regulations that
ensure that everything
is "honest". You are protected by the Sale
Of Goods Act 1979, which means that
goods must meet an acceptable standard*. Good dealers
are members of a trade
assocation such as SMTA (you can find their logo on
our homepage) and are bound
by their code of conduct.
* acceptable standard = satisfactory quality bearing
in mind the age, cost and
how it was described.
It is a good idea to get a statement on the cars condition
from the dealer once
you have purchased.
The number one priority when choosing a new car is its
suitability for your
needs. It is easy to be distracted by the many flash
cars on offer. The
salesperson may intially seem like he is asking a lot
of questions but he is
simply trying to qualify your information so that you
can get the best deal on a
car that best suits you. It is also a good idea to ask
lots of questions
yourself and get a good all round knowledge of the product
you are buying. This
exchange of information will ensure that you get the
right deal.
We know it is important to get the right car at the
right price. 85% of our
customers return within 5 years. We are not interested
in trying to "trick" you
or get you into a car that's not quite right but rather
make the customer happy
with the deal and have them be one of the huge percentage
of customers who
return to us. If we get it right for you, you may well
recommend us to friends
and family and that's the business we like and not the
quick buck.
After all the talking's done you may want to test drive
the car you have chosen.
This is no problem. The test drive is in 2 parts, firstly
the salesperson will
drive the car just to show you all the features and
to make you feel comfortable
in it. It is also a good idea to get a passengers perspective
as well as a
drivers. In the second part of the test drive you will
get the chance to drive
the car to see how it feels. In the test drive as with
as your inspection of the
car, it is a good idea to let your senses be your guide.
How does is look? How
does the engine sound? Are there any funny smells? and
most of all how does it
feel?
Documents
You Will Need
In order to comply with
all regulations and legislation there are certain
documents you must supply before delivery of your new
car. It is helpful to have
all these when ordering your chosen car:
1) PAYMENT
We accept cash, Bankers
Draft, cheque, debit or credit card. When paying by
credit card please note we have a 1.5% service charge.
There is no charge for
Switch or Delta. Please also note that personal cheques
take minimum 5 working
days to clear.
2) ID
We must see your driving
licence showing your current address, both photocard
and paper. If your driving licence is not in your current
address, you must
provide another ID, for example; utility bill (last
3 months), credit
card/bank/mortgage statement, council tax letter.
3) FINANCE
If you are undertaking
a finance agreement we will need to provide 2 proofs
of
ID to the finance company, at least 48 hours before
you collect your car. Your
driving licence must be authenticated under a UV light
and a certificate of
authenticity attached. In addition the finance company
will ask for a
credit/debit card, passport or work ID., or 2 of the
ids outlined in the section
above. They MAY also request further proof of earnings
or employment.
4) BANK DETAILS
We will need your account
number and sort code if you wish to undertake a
finance agreement. These can often be found on your
cheque book.
5) INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION
DOCUMENTS
We will need an ORIGINAL
certificate of insurance to tax your car, at least 24
hours before delivery. If you are undertaking a finance
agreement you must have fully comprehensive insurance.
For a cherished number transfer we will require the
retention certificate and all other relevant documents.
6) PART EXCHANGE DOCUMENTS
We will need your service
book and/or relevant receipts for servicing or major
mechanical work, the vehicle's log book (V5) and MOT
certificate. If you have lost your V5 you can get a
duplicate within 3 working days by phoning DVLA. If
you have lost your V5 and any of your details have changed
this will take 10 days and a visit to your local DVLA
office.
Please try to ensure
you have all the relevant documents at the time of purchase.
If you do not then let us know the situation and we
can work around it accordingly.
Part Exchanges
We base our price for
your part exchange on the following criteria:
Model, specification
and options
Age
Mileage
Number of owners for age
Service history
Length of MOT
Bodywork and interior condition
Mechanical condition
General condition for age and mileage
Current market value
You can help get the
best price for your part exchange by following these
tips:
Wash and polish
Clean the glass inside and out
Replace any broken or missing hub caps
Interior hoover and wash
Air freshner
(if you can ) touch in any small chips
For Further Information Please Contact
Our Sales Team
Tel: 01294 555400
Fax: 01294 555404
e-mail: ABoucher
