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What to check on a used car before you buy

What to check on a used car before you buy

Ten minutes of checks that tell you more than a glossy advert.

Ten minutes of checks that tell you more than a glossy advert.

Look at tyre wear across the width, not just the depth — uneven wear points at alignment or suspension issues. Check the service book against the mileage. Cold-start the engine if you can. And take it on a road you know, at a speed you will actually drive.