Checklist for buying a car from a dealer

**Abhisingh** · April 27th, 2013 01:35 AM

Hey,

Am going to buy a 2011 Subaru from a used card dealer in Ortigas, Manila. Was trying to search for a list of things that I should do to ensure that I am not duped. Would like to hear the experts advice on this. Sorry for the suptid questions ... Just trying to cover all bases.

Some items I had in mind were -
- getting original papers from dealer and verifying from the original place where it was bought and check service history
- get a notarized statement on the car not being flooded
More ??

Also should I be paying the entire amount in advance before receiving the car or transferred papers in my name ?

Appreciate any and all assistance...

Cheers

**basti08** · April 27th, 2013 09:12 AM

Motor Image isn't really very far from Ortigas. If the seller is confident enough why don't you have it inspected there?

After all, there's a large chance that it was bought there, so you can check the history too.

**Abhisingh** · April 27th, 2013 06:04 PM

Yes, I called up subaru today and they will provide the service history once I take the car to them. Any other tips ?

**Bitulo** · April 30th, 2013 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Abhisingh

Hey,

Am going to buy a 2011 Subaru from a used card dealer in Ortigas, Manila. Was trying to search for a list of things that I should do to ensure that I am not duped. Would like to hear the experts advice on this. Sorry for the suptid questions ... Just trying to cover all bases.

Some items I had in mind were -
- getting original papers from dealer and verifying from the original place where it was bought and check service history
- get a notarized statement on the car not being flooded
More ??

Also should I be paying the entire amount in advance before receiving the car or transferred papers in my name ?

Appreciate any and all assistance...

Cheers

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