Although it’s important to bear in mind that all second-hand cars will have a certain level of wear and tear, if the car shows unreasonable signs of damage, you may be able to negotiate a discount.
Once you’re satisfied with the above, the next stage is to take the car for a test drive. If the owner or dealer is reluctant for you to test the car, you should consider walking away. Make sure that the engine is cold before you begin as a warm engine could be hiding some issues. When you are driving, make sure that you: test the clutch, monitor the general performance, look for smooth gear shifts, test the brakes, and see how the car handles at high speed.