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Buying a car that's not moved in months - what should I look out for?

I am looking at a new Toyota Yaris TR pre-registered on a 2013 plate with 100 miles on the clock. Are there any pitfalls from buying a car that has been stood for several months?

Asked on 21 May 2014 by Old King

Answered by Honest John

Rusty discs, rusty exhaust system, duff battery, flatspotted tyres.

Tags: buying a used car technical issues

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