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BUYING A SECOND HAND CAR

Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:46pm
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razors03

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Are there any recommendations for buying a second-hand car with low mileage, I was thinking of just continuing to drive my UK car? But it's not very economical and too big for what I really want. 

 Cars in Spain seem more expensive.

If anyone selling please let me know. Needs to be 5 door hatchback no more than 5 years old.

John56

Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:52pm

John56

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Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:52pm

razors03 wrote on Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:46pm:

Are there any recommendations for buying a second-hand car with low mileage, I was thinking of just continuing to drive my UK car? But it's not very economical and too big for what I really want. 

 Cars in Spain seem more expensive.

If anyone selling please let me know. Needs to be 5 door hatchback no more than 5 years old.

Used cars depreciate less in value than in the U.K. probably because they last longer in this climate- It is often better to buy through a dealership as you will have the car fully serviced, an ITV ( MOT ) if it is an older car, a warranty, help with getting insurance ( Linea Directa gets my recommendation ), a point of contact if there is a problem and the cost of change of ownership will be included in the price and done for you possibly saving a few hundred Euro. Others may be able to give more advice on continuing to drive your U.K. car here but as I understand it it has to be registered with Spanish plates which can be costly.

Mandy63

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:48pm

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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:48pm

Where can I buy a reliable 2nd hand car?

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