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Buying a car

  • If you're thinking of buying a new car and are visiting a dealer, try not saying anything for a few moments. The silence turns the tables and puts them under pressure to speak. After all, it's their job to sell, not your job to buy.

  • If you're looking at a used car and there's no service history, check the seats and pedals for wear and tear. They can give away its age more accurately than the odometer. And it's definitely more reliable than kicking the tyres.

  • Consider a car's fuel economy before you buy. The difference between a fuel efficient and not-so-efficient £10,000 car can be about £12 a week.

We'll leave you to decide whether these tips work for you or not. However, please let common sense prevail at all times.

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