r/CarsAustralia • u/SandmanPC • 2d ago
đ”Buying/Sellingđ” First time buyer questions
Hi r/CarsAustralia,
Iâm buying a car for the first time on my own and was hoping for some advice and clarification on a few uncertainties i have.
Iâm looking at a 2016 Honda CR-V, buying from a dealership. I know itâs generally recommended to have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic, but does that also apply when buying from a dealership? Especially since some of these listings mention the vehicle is "workshop tested."
If an inspection is still advisable, how does that work with a dealership? Are buyers typically allowed to take the vehicle to a mechanic before signing anything, or is that only possible after placing a deposit?
Context: The dealerships Iâm looking at are reputable â e.g., Volvo, Mazda, BMW manufacturers, and one is Peter Warren. With vehicles that are MY16 or newer, under 160,000 km, so I believe they fall under the statutory dealer warranty provided by the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act (NSW).
Iâd also appreciate any tips on:
â What to look for in the sales contract
â What to double-check before signing
â Best payment method if I want to pay in full and drive away the same day
Thanks in advance â Iâd really appreciate any guidance or red flags to watch out for!
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Will be using my savings to pay for the car.
I did do more research and found that the pre-purchase inspection can all be organised online with redbooks.