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  spackbace on 27/09/2019 - 22:13

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  Ppsr - $2, no need for anything else.

  First, go look at the cars within or close to your budget. Look them over. During the day in good weather, not at night. Test drive. Take someone with you who knows more than you.

  Then you can get to the haggling/negotiating aspect. Only go to that stage when you're ready to buy

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  Zonty on 27/09/2019 - 22:32

  Not buy from dealer normaly not cheap, check odometer, check is it still under warranty? And serviced well as per warranty requirement ? Also need look in to registration and roadworthy ready reqirement. It will cost you extra if you need to do. I still believe if you want spend that much$$$ should check in Japanese car on finance. Because you will not pay anything up front and i nstalment will not hurt you much if you got deposit big.
  ASX cost $23000 preety good small SUV, yearly service only with 5 star safety.

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  Commander Shepard on 28/09/2019 - 01:50

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  Correct me if I am wrong. But I believe that Carsales has removed the option to view VIN numbers in the car description over a year ago now. I think they are trying to get people to buy the car history reports by stopping buyers doing their own $2 VIN/PPSR checks. If you seller doesn't have a picture of the compliance place, get them to send a photo privately and do a PPSR prior to checking it out. Make sure you compare all cars across the country too, getting a car transported is a lot cheaper then you think.

  Also if your buying privately, do the seller a favour, book a mobile inspector. Don't make them drive across town unless you sniff something properly dodgy or its a high end car with lots of risk.

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  fredz0r on 28/09/2019 - 06:35

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  The Rego plate still is displayed. Most states have a rego check up which will bring up the vin number. problem solved.

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  malich on 28/09/2019 - 07:06

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  A few points from my time in the industry:

  If you're buying a car that new I wouldn't bother with an inspection. It's unlikely to have sustained any wear significant enough to be visible.

  The price difference between private sales and dealers is often negated when you factor in on road costa.

  Franchise dealers are often more expensive, but their stock is usually a higher quality.

  Aftermarket warranties are, in most cases, not worth the money.

  Test drive the car and then negotiate. There's no point negotiating price if you dislike the car.

  Car shopping can be stressful. Make sure you take a friend or support person.

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    aoeueoa on 28/09/2019 - 18:00

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    I agree it would generally be in good mechanical condition.

    But definitely get an inspection. For what they cost, they could easily save you on even the simplest of repairs - say 2 tyres will need to be replaced in the next 6 months at a cost of $250-$300. You need this information at hand.

    What malich is overlooking also is that there may be accident damage that would devalue the car considerably, especially if the repairs are poor.

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      barydos on 28/09/2019 - 21:09

      That's good to know.

      I understand you can get some inspectors go to the dealers and do the inspection, but how does it work? Do you need to have this discussed with the dealers first, before you can book the inspection?

      I'm thinking I'll go in and have a test drive, and if I'm happy with the car, tell them I'm interested in having someone come inspect it first?

      Cheers for the advice so far