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How to buy a car in the UK? How to buy a used car?
New Cars:
Buying a new car in the UK is similar to buying one domestically. First, you can search online for the car you want, including its specifications, price, and whether you can test drive it. Find out which dealership is closest to you and then go directly to the authorized dealership of the car brand to make the purchase. You can prepare some questions in advance to ask the salesperson, such as insurance prices, after-sales service, annual inspections, road tax, and maintenance. Some dealers may recommend which type of insurance to buy. In the UK, car insurance is mandatory, and you can purchase it online. There are guides available on how to buy car insurance in the UK.
Since buying new cars in the UK is encouraged, many car dealers offer various benefits, including insurance, discounted annual inspections, and maintenance. They may also provide interest-free installment payment options and discounts on road tax (you can refer to the
Check the annual MOT test history for any issues or records. If the history is blank, it may indicate that the vehicle owner has applied for the aforementioned SORN. You can log in to the official website and enter the vehicle's registration number to view the information.
：https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status
Test driving needs to be scheduled in advance. If possible, try to test drive the vehicle together with the owner. You can inquire about the vehicle's condition. Before the test drive, make sure to purchase vehicle insurance in advance to avoid any issues during the test drive. This way, you will be covered by insurance in case any problems occur. Otherwise, if any issues arise with the vehicle or during the test drive, you will be held responsible. During the test drive, you can ask the owner questions related to the car. After the test drive is completed, you can negotiate the price. Generally, sellers prefer buyers who can pay the full amount upfront.
It is advisable to go through reputable and larger automobile trading markets. They provide some level of protection and have more complete documentation. This approach can save you time, and in the future, when you graduate and want to sell the car, you can directly resell it through the same platform.
Conduct a history check on the used car, which includes checking how many times the car has been resold, whether the previous owner has received fines for unpaid road tax, whether the car has been involved in accidents, and how many times it has been repaired, among other factors. You can perform this check yourself by following the steps mentioned above, but it can be time-consuming. Alternatively, you can pay for a history check service offered by some automobile traders, typically costing a few pounds to a dozen pounds. Most major automobile trading platforms provide this service, such as：
Theaa
link：http://www.theaa.com/vehicle-check
Autotrader
link：https://www.autotrader.co.uk/vehiclecheck
HPI
Here is an introduction to a platform where you can buy used cars。
Cargiant
Cargiant is the largest used car trading market in the London area. They have a fast turnover of inventory, and you can purchase a car and drive away on the same day. They also offer the option to schedule a test drive in advance.
link：https://www.cargiant.co.uk
Autotrader
This car trading platform includes both new and used cars. In addition to official car dealerships and specialized car dealers, it also includes private sellers. You can buy and sell cars on this platform. It encompasses car sellers and individuals from various regions across the UK.
link：https://www.autotrader.co.uk
Motors
It is also a trading platform for buying and selling used cars in the UK. Most of the cars listed on the platform have undergone a history check, which is indicated on their listings. You can also use the platform to sell your own car.
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