Buying a classic car, as it most important

Buying a Classic car as a novice or a keen enthusiast from an AUCTION can be the kiss of death a very expensive and disappointing experience. 95% of all cars that go through classic car auctions have issues, or are grossly misdescribed and not of retail quality. On the very rare occasions a top garage outlet buys a classic car from an auction, they will spend thousands of pounds to get the vehicle they have purchased up to retail and acceptable standards. Also, many retail dealers put their substandard part-exchanged cars (Trade-ins) into auctions to get rid of them for the same reason, they are NOT fit for purpose to retail to the public. Also, auctions often get more for Junk than a garage will demand a similar example in top condition.

Auctions give people fancy and glowing descriptions in their catalogs and then in very small print at the bottom of the page or even somewhere else in the catalog advise the potential buyer to inspect the vehicle to satisfy themselves, in other words, a total misdescription as to the real pig in a poke you may end up buying. The Sale of Goods Act should but does not apply at an auction, so buyer beware!!

So Buying from a reputable classic car shop or garage under the sale of goods act is the best way forward, as you can test drive your potential purchase, and if you wish have it professionally inspected. You also have a legal warranty should the vehicle seriously fail for 90 days, unless you negotiate a discounted price after inspection. Buying a classic car from a reputable Garage or Classic car shop is the best way and safest way to purchase any classic car.