IT IS clear from the numbers that new car sales are down at this time. With that in mind more and more consumers are looking at buying used cars.Buying a car in SA is often the second biggest financial commitment a consumer makes after buying or renting a home. Often emotions are generally the key driver to purchasing a car with little clear thinking and research done ahead of the purchase.Vishal Premlall, director of the Motor Industry Workshop Association, says in these tough economic times making the wrong decision on a car purchase can be a costly mistake."It really pays to take the time to do research and get a professional opinion before signing any contracts or handing over payment. A contract needs to protect you as the buyer so make sure when you sign you aren’t waving away your consumer rights," he says.He advises consumers to first ask what guarantees are in place. If there are no guarantees, the seller needs to be transparent about why no guarantees exist. The Consumer P...
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