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would you buy from a car auction?????

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taytotayto · 01/04/2011 20:00

i need a second hand car that fits 3 small children in the back so need to get rid of my little ford fiesta and need to buy something bigger. but i only have a budget of about 3 to 4 k so was wondering if buying at auction was my best option. can anyone give me some advice please

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SquirtedPerfumeUpNoseInBoots · 01/04/2011 23:47

Sorry no real advice, answered cos I love tayto. I wouldn't buy on my own, no. Would get someone who knows about it. Too risky if you know nothing about cars.

TheSecondComing · 01/04/2011 23:48

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MinnieBar · 01/04/2011 23:51

Have done in the past, but my dad was there too and he is v car knowledgeable. I don't think it's an inherently bad way of buying a car, no.

icapturethecastle · 02/04/2011 00:12

We bought one from a car auction place and it is a brilliant little car (had it over a year) you just need to be aware of the buyers premium they charge - I think it added about £400 to the cost. We weren't aware of it but had got a bargain anyway so it wasn't too bad.

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