Buying a car that's not moved in months - what should I look out for?
I am looking at a new Toyota Yaris TR pre-registered on a 2013 plate with 100 miles on the clock. Are there any pitfalls from buying a car that has been stood for several months?
Asked on 20 May 2014 by Old King
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Rusty discs, rusty exhaust system, duff battery, flatspotted tyres.
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