• Wednesday Car-Mart Site Information
• Wednesday Car-Mart Policy
• Car-Mart FAQ's
• Buying Or Selling A Used Vehicle
• Queensland Transport
• Safety Certificates
• Transferring Registration
• Revs
• The Special Interest Vehicle Concession
• Written-Off Vehicles
• Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre Locations
• Office Of Fair Trading – Southport
• Tips For Buying A Used Car
• Insurance Companies
• Inspecting A Used Car
• Useful Web Links
• Terms Conditions

TIPS FOR BUYING A USED CAR

What do Carrara Markets provide?	Vehicle Details Form for your drivers side rear window A ‘SALE’ price card for your front windscreen A marker for filling in details Adhesive for your windscreen information FAQ’s sheet Queensland Registration Transfer Form A general purpose receipt for the sale
What Time Can I pick up my car?	The Car-Mart ends at 1.00pm and vehicles cannot be moved before this time. Sellers (and/or buyers) can collect their cars between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. Gates close at 5:00pm sharp.

NOTE: The following information is provided as a guide only to assist with your sale / purchase. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or quotation.
Remove some risk from buying used cars

• Research, read reviews, consumer reports, ask colleagues and friends, try to narrow your search to one or two models.
• Test-drive a few different cars of the same model, it will be much easier for you to compare their condition and pick the best one.
• Don't buy based on what you've been told, check out the car yourself very carefully. Ask a knowledgeable person who knows about cars to help you.
• As a final step, ask to see Safety Certificate.
• Do not give a deposit before the car is inspected.
• Be extremely careful when doing the paperwork. If you buy from a private owner, make sure there are no registered liens against the vehicle and that the person who signs the Bill of Sale is the actual owner of the car. Check with REVS to make sure the car has not been stolen.
    

Car value and price

• Don't look for the cheapest car. When it comes to used cars, "best deal" doesn't mean the cheapest one.
• Your goal is to look for a car in good condition for a reasonable price.
• The Red Book is the pre-eminent provider of vehicle identification and pricing information, and can be found on the web at http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/index.php
• The actual vehicle value depends on a cars condition.

Choosing the right car

• Decide exactly what you want. Simple, economical transportation? A small sedan with a small engine would suit this purpose. Don't buy a V6 or V8 engine or 4WD truck if you are looking for something really economical.
• Are icy roads common in your area? If this is the case, then you need a car with ABS.
• Towing a trailer? Then you will have to consider a car with more a powerful engine.
• Check out the market, see what models are available and see what fits into the price you can afford. Following this you will be able to narrow your search to just a few models.

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