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Check that you have the correct tools and materials to carry out your intended repair. Apart from the usual spanners, screwdrivers and sockets, hexagon and `Torx' (star) drive fasteners are now in common use. If possible wash the repair area with a good detergent or a washing soda solution to remove any traces of wax or silicone polishes/trim dressings. Silicone products in particular will have serious effects at most stages of the repair, some immediately obvious such as masking tape not sticking and silicone spotting in paintwork, others long term such as poor adhesion of fillers, primer and paint | Adviceguide Advice that makes a difference citizens advice bureau Secondhand cars When you buy a secondhand car your rights will depend on whether you bought the car from a dealer from a private seller at an auction or over the internet. Buying from a dealer - what the law says If you bought the car from a dealer the law says the car must match its description. This means it must be as described by the seller. This includes any written description in an advertisement or catalogue and be of satisfactory quality. This means the car must be in reasonable condition considering its age and make its past history and the price paid. It must be fit for its purpose for example if you request a vehicle which is capable of towing a large caravan it must be capable of doing the job . It must also be roadworthy. It is a criminal offence to sell an unroadworthy car . A car is not roadworthy if its brakes tyres steering or construction make it unfit for the road. Even if the car has an MOT certificate this doesn t necessarily mean that it is roadworthy. You will not have these rights if the dealer pointed out the full extent of any fault before you bought the car or you examined the car and should have noticed the fault. This mainly applies to cosmetic defects if examined by a lay person. The dealer would not be able to evade responsibility for mechanical defects if they were not apparent on your examination. Vehicle checks Before purchase it is worth carrying out a check to discover whether the car has been the subject of an insurance write off stolen or whether there is outstanding finance from a previous sale. For information about how to check on these things go to the Directgov website at and follow the links to Motoring and Buying and Selling a Vehicle. Mileage checks may be available. For peace of mind you may wish to get the vehicle inspected for mechanical faults by an expert. There is a charge for these services. For more .