Used car buying checklist

Your essential 10-point checklist of what to look out for when buying a used car

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When buying a used car, it can be easy to get excited or distracted, sometimes overlooking small but significant details, or rushing into a deal you haven't had time to consider fully. That's why it's a good idea to keep a checklist with you when viewing potential purchases, so you can methodically evaluate each car in the same way, and remind yourself of the pros and cons of each one when weighing up your options later on. There are points to consider on the car itself, as well as paperwork and other factors. We've listed them all here for easy reference.

1. Does the seller have the right to sell the car?

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