hi im new to this but want to buy a 2nd hand car

wheres the best place to buy one?
what questions should you ask?
what documents do you need?

what do you need to look for (if your not mechanical in any way!! how do you tell its a good car?)

im interested in a peugot 206 or ford ka something like that. i havent got that much money to spend may £1000 - £1500

we have a Suzuki Wagon R Y-Reg that we want rid off as the engines bust, could we part exchange it for something?

ive seen peugots on ebay for £1000 odd but obviously id rather go somewhere local and look at it/test drive it first

please help? thanks

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1. by Jen C on April 5th, 2008 at 4:23 am

   carfax.com
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2. by Kevleeds on April 5th, 2008 at 4:25 am

   Buy trade ,if any trouble with it take it back.They give guarantees etc.Get a Peugot 206
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3. by Joery. on April 5th, 2008 at 4:45 am

   I just answered this in your other question.

   http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArWAsPXy7F4WYkPaaif8kOeCCAx.;_ylv=3?qid=20080405035839AAwwlRG

   WHY ARE YOU asking it again?
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4. by Ray K on April 5th, 2008 at 5:13 am

   I buy and sell cars and trucks for a living. I want the best for my customers, so I sell almost exclusively, vehicles made in Japan. (Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, etc.) These cars, if the oil is changed regularly, are good for well over 200,000 miles (sorry, I don't do Kilometers). When you find one you feel good about, take it to your mechanic and have him check it over. Anything he finds can be used to bargain the price down a bit. Don't fall in love with a car you haven't bought. Buy from a private individual for the best price. Go to the library and look up book price, taking into account options and mileage (here in America we have N.A.D.A. or Kelley Blue book. I don't know what you Brits have) - Ray
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5. by infoman6617 on April 5th, 2008 at 6:27 am

   first thing walk around car and look down the slides any dents look under the car any wet spots…. look at the tires any uneven wear…. look at the tail pipe if black or oiliy…. open the hood how clean the motor looksdoes it crank easy….. check everything that the car has to turn or push on and off…. check the inside look in the trunk is everything there jack spare… then drive it if it dont feel right then theres a good chance its not if any of what i said is there is a no go
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6. by Britbloke on April 5th, 2008 at 7:19 am

   Here's a page specifically for first time buyers.

   http://www.drivinghelp.com/buying_a_used_car_first_time_buyer_hints/?PHPSESSID=bf9a30a73023107c8492219fee12b1c3

   Hope it helps
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