Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Buying a used car

Hi,guys
This week we talk about how to buy a used car.This is a real important information for those people who first come to Australia and intent to buy a used car .For me,it is real useful.
Where can I buy a used car?You can buy it from dealer or private sale or through the auction or Internet.If you decide want to the car,here are some things you should do:
1,Negotiate the price.Because we want the less pay and sellers want the more .
2,Sign a conditional document.You have to see this car has the good or very good or excellent conditional document.
3,Pay a small deposit.
4,Get a mechanic check.In NSW it is the NRMA.The checks usually cost between $200 and$300 dollars.
5,Check the car ownership with REVS.YOU will need to give the REVS office the car registration number,the chassis or VIN number and the engine number.
6,Ask to see the Registration Certificate of this car and seller's ID.Check the name of the seller's is the same as the owner's.
7,Check the chassis or VIN number and the engine number are same as those on the Registration Certificate.
8,Check if the car has the recent(at least 28 days) Roadworthy Certificate.This means if you can drive the car legally.
Finish as above what I mentioned,you should pay attention next step: What should I sup to pay ?There are 4 points: stamp duty ,transfer, registration ,insurance and safety certificate or noteworthiness certificate.The percentage of the stamp duty is different in different pars of Australia,it can be between 2.5 and 6 percent.The transfer fee is as low as $20 dollars..a car has to be registered every year.This can cost $160 between $450 depending how old the car is and which State you are in.All cars must have compulsory third party insurance,it generally between $200 and $450.Every time a car is bought or sold ,it must be checked by a certified mechanic to make sure that it is safe to drive on the roads and meets the minimum safety standards.If the car in a good condition,the cost may be $100 or more,but if there is something wrong with the car,the car must be fixed before the certificate can be given.
There are so many information for buying a used car,so we have to learn more carefully.Because it is quite different from my country.
I hope you guys getting the information from me about buying a used you.It is really useful!
Happy weekend!