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In this month's feature Ian Purvis will give
some tips when looking to buy your new Saab.
Ian is a fully trained Saab technician, who now
manages an independent Saab specialist workshop.
In this article he will try to give you some
help in deciding on your second-hand purchase.
Firstly there are some basic checks that apply
to any used car purchase:
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If
replying to a private ad always view the vehicle
at the sellers address, never meet at petrol
stations etc, or except an offer of the vendor
bringing the car to you. |
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Ask
to see the registration document, look for
the date of the last change of owner, if its
recent or not the address you are viewing
the vehicle at, ask why. |
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If
possible take a friend along for a second
opinion, if possible a mechanic. |
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If
you find a car that you wish to purchase,
leave a small deposit and then obtain an HPI
report. This will show up any unexpected history
such as accident damage or outstanding finance.
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Buying from a Saab dealer whether independent
or main dealer could possibly be more expensive,
but will come with peace of mind. The vehicle
will have been checked before sale and will probably
come with a warranty, and be free of any outstanding
finance etc.
Below, you can access various guides to the things
to look for when buying a used Saab, but also
follow your instincts. In the trade it is said
a good car sells itself, and no amount of polishing
will revive a bad one!
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