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Servicing and maintenance How to check cars for problems

• How to check cars for problems before buying
• Print-out list to help you check cars before buying – inside and out
• How an HPI check can help you check a car’s history
• How test drives can help you check cars for faults

What's in this guide

1. How to check cars

   How to check cars confidently, and a list of questions you should ask sellers.

2. Used-car checklist

   A print-out-and-keep checklist to help you check cars before you buy.

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