Get it checked out
If you are thinking of buying a second hand car but aren't confident to evaluate it yourself, you can get DEKRA, the vehicle inspection specialists, to check it over for you. They charge a fee but a thorough check by experts might save you more than money in the long run.
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Crash test ratings
Thinking of buying a new car? Check out the results of crash tests and compare different makes and models. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) tests and rates new vehicle models and you can see the results on the AA website.

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Top Gear's car buying checklist
Here's a very useful checklist from the Top Gear experts which you should read when you are preparing to examine a second hand car. It explains very clearly what you should be looking out for, and how to go about carrying out a thorough, methodical check.

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