What should I look for on a pre-reg car?
I have been offered Vauxhall Viva SE that was registered in July 2018 and has been in the dealer's compound ever since. Should I worry about rust and deterioration as well as the loss of six month's warranty time? How much discount should I expect from the new price? Should I go for a used Hyundai I10 instead or Kia Picanto instead?
Asked on 14 January 2019 by Terrie Perry
Answered by
Honest John
Check for rusty brake discs, flat-spotted tyres, condensation damage to the exhaust system and moisture in brake fluid. A lot depends on how old it was when first registered, so whether it sat there through last winter as well as this winter. Check the DOT dates on the tyre -. the first two figures are the week of the year they were made while the second two figures are the year of the decade they were made. But if it's £5k - £6k may be worth buying. A new Picanto or i10 will be closer to £10k .
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