What tips would you like to pass on to people when they are out buying a car?
Here are a few of mine:-
1) Negotiate price before you turn up.
2) Check for service history and ensure that previous owner has owned car for previous year at least.
3) If it is a private sale, phone and say "im calling about THE car" a trader will have to ask which one.
4) Never check bodywork in the wet.
5) Test drive for at least 15 minutes, ensure that you are insured.
6) Check for black, white or blue smoke on acceleration on a warm engine.
7) make sure the engine is cold when you start it in case the seller has warmed it up to cover up faults.
Get a HPI check and make sure the car is not on finance or previously written off.
I'm sure there are lots more - feel free to add your tips to this thread.