This site brings together some of the best reviews and used and new local  cars for sale, here are some general tips on buying a used car.

Budget well:

Do not just think about the cost of the car also think about any repairs or maintenance it may need, include the cost of insurance, tax, and any work that may be needed.Also think about the running cost with fuel costs rising this could account for more than the purchase price of the car over the cars lifetime.

Do your homework:

Check a price guide such as Parkers price guide and compare similar cars in the classifieds so you know as much as you can about the value of different cars to avoid being overcharged.

Research the seller if possible.

Never view a car in the rain, in poor light or at night. You won't be able to evaluate the condition of the car effectively – water obscures scratches, dents and other problems. Make sure you can see the vehicle clearly and from all angles.

Ask about the car's service history:

Check any documentation provided, including current and previous certificates.

Insist on seeing the vehicle registration document, the registration document shows the registered keeper and NOT the legal owner, check the name of the present keeper, is the seller the registered keeper? If the seller is not the register3ed owner find out why.

Check the seller has a current MOT certificate and certificate of insurance:if the car is three years old or more, make sure there's a continuous series of annual MOT certificate.

Check if  the mileage on these certificates agrees with the service records and double check that the mileage increases at a consistent rate each year.

If some thing seems a real bargain be very aware, cars have a correct price and if the vehicle is much lower than similar vehicles in the market there has to be a very good reason for you to purchase it.

Check the service record, ensure that the cam belt has been replaced according to the manufacturer's recommended intervals. Contact the dealer who stamped the service records at the appropriate time interval and ask if they completed the required work on the vehicle.

If the service record's not clear it will have to be replaced – if a belt fails, you might have to buy a whole new engine.

Check the handbook:

Confirm how the security system works.

Find out what keys were provided when the car was new. Modern car keys are expensive to replace, particularly the colored 'master' key provided by some manufacturers to programme new spare keys to the car. There should be at least one spare key – ask why if there isn't.

Test-drive the car before committing yourself. A test Drive is s the only way to assess whether the car meets all your needs

If you follow these tips buying local cars for sale should be easy, but remember there are many local cars for sale so if a car does not feel right or the seller can not answer all your questions walk away and find another local car for sale.