A Guide To Buying Used Cars

When looking at used cars, the list of things to watch out for could be endless. Because of this, it can be difficult to see if there’s anything wrong with the car. It could seem perfect but then a year down the line you could start seeing problems. As a general rule, if a deal seems like it could be too good to be true then it probably is. Hopefully though, you can avoid many of these by looking at this handy guide to buying used cars.

Good things to look for

Here are a few qualities that you want to see in a used car. If a car has been garaged for its entire life then you can bet that the bodywork is in good condition, no matter if the car is a few years old. Another good sign is if the car has had a minimal number of owners. One owner means that you have an idea of how the car has been driven, and can speak with the owner about the car. 

They will also likely have the full history of the car, which is a big advantage. If the mileage is reasonable, for example less than 10,000 per year, then this is also a good sign. However, if the mileage too good to be true then stay clear of the car.

Things to watch out for

Do some research on the internet about your car, and have a look at some guide prices. Make sure that the price meets your expectations and don’t get overcharged, even if it looks like a good deal. Similarly, check to see if there are any common faults with that particular model of car and if they appear on the one you are viewing.

Also have a look at the car. If there are any misaligned panels or unexplained discolouration in the bodywork this could indicate an accident which has not been documented properly. It could also indicate a possible ‘cut and shut’ job where two or more written off cars are fused together to create one vehicle. This can be extremely dangerous so make sure you view the car in a good light.

Hopefully you buy well, but if you find your used Vauxhall may need some spare vehicle parts then don’t hesitate, come to Megavaux for all your Vauxhall needs.

A Look Into Scraping Vehicles in Britain

If you have an unwanted car or your vehicle has been recently been damaged so it's no longer road worthy it is absolutely imperative that you take it to be scrapped.

The scrapping scheme which is currently in place in Britain is a safe and secure operation which provides a peace of mind to all road users and pedestrians. When a car is driven on the road, it is assumed by others that the vehicle is safe, environmentally friendly and should legally be on the road.

By choosing to illegally drive a damaged or unsafe vehicle puts others at risk as well as yourself, which may result in a serious accident, or worse death.

Scrapping your car is the safest and economically friendly way to dispose of a vehicle that is not road legal or past its best. The first protocol to scrapping any vehicle is to find an authorised treatment facility (ATF). It is important that you always look for a fully registered ATF company which is supported by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) and the MVDA (Motor vehicle Dismantlers Association). If you are going to scrap a vehicle you should do it properly and safely which is why you need to look for a fully recognised company.

After having your vehicle scrapped you should receive a certificate of destruction (CoD) straight away or within 7 days. The authorised treatment facility (ATF) who dismantled your vehicle will inform the DVLA that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle and that you have just had it scrapped saving you the hassle of dealing further more with your old vehicle.

MegaVaux is a fully registered company which specialises in the scrapping of vehicles in Nottingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. We offer a free scrap vehicle removal service for cars, vans and bikes. An immediate response to your call and a reliable service is what the company offers as well as the guarantee to collect cars no matter what condition they are in. This promise will ensure that your car is safely and correctly disposed of, putting your mind at ease.

Our scrappage service is free and best of all we will pay you to allow them to scrap the car for you. If you are interested in getting a vehicle scrapped you can visit our scrap a car web page or you can call us on 0115 949 7007.

Vauxhall Tigra review

The last time a Tigra was released was in 2005 so now there is more of a demand for Vauxhall Tigra parts than the actual car itself. So what was a Vauxhall Tigra? Well for those that have had the pleasure of owning one, it’s a fairly efficient convertible.

This may sound like an oxymoron but most convertible owners keep them as weekend cars purely due to their fuel consumption. The Vauxhall Tigra is competitive and could be run as the main car as it runs on 50mpg.

This convertible also has the advantage of being a hard-top, it means the car is as secure as a normal car as soft tops are easier to break into. The roof only takes 20 seconds to fold electronically and has an option to manually put it down.

Vauxhall has been clever with this model, rather than follow other car manufacturers and attempt to cram two seats into the back of the car, Vauxhall has considered the practicality of this and the design is improved with this two seater design with a stylish wavy bars and extra storage that you don’t get when there are an extra two seats in the back.

In terms of driving, the Vauxhall Tigra is not a porche and may be beaten at the traffic lights by another smaller car but that’s not what the Tigra is about, the tigra has good handling and quite a bit of power. The Tigra is about affordable fun, it’s the convertible for people who want convertible and didn’t think they could afford them.

For those who own one of these Tigras now Megavaux has a range of Vauxhall Tigra parts