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Your mate (who knows his cars)

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Taking along a mate who knows about cars, or at least claims to down the pub, is the age-old favourite.

Said mate may, or may not, know much about cars, but it's a second set of eyes to spot a dodgy car or seller.

Trust instincts and if your best mate says walk away, heed their advice and look at the next car on your list.

Major downside is buying a car on a mate's say-so will not only strand you with a lemon, but your friendship could turn just as sour.
For
Free advice
You can have a beer afterwards

Against
Does he really know his stuff?
 
 
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