Buying guides

Make your showroom visit count

Bring a shortlist, a budget and a few practical questions to get more from a viewing.

Merchants buying desk · Practical guide

Start with the way you will use the car: regular passenger numbers, parking space, daily distance and the roads you travel. Bring the links to two or three listings so you can compare the same details in person.

Check the exact year, variant, recorded mileage and registration status against the listing. Try the seating position, rear-seat space, boot and controls. Ask what documents and service records are available and arrange an independent inspection where needed.

What this means for your shortlist

Save cars using the inventory shortlist and bring your questions to the team before deciding.

Prepared by the Merchants buying desk to help you plan a viewing.

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