Contents

This guide is divided into 3 colour coded areas, before you buy, when you are viewing and when you get home.

We have also include ‘Tips’ which are boxed in red and helpful nuggets of information. But the most important tip we can give is to take your time, do not be rushed and walk away if you’re not sure.

BEFORE YOU BUY

INTRODUCTION
PART 1 HOW THE FIGARO WAS BORN
PART 2 SPECIFICATION
PART 3 WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE
PART 4 SHOULD I BUY PRIVATELY OR FROM A GARAGE
PART 5 WHERE CAN I BUY
PART 6 HOW TO SPOT AN ILLEGAL FIGARO
PART 7 WHAT SHOULD I PAY
PART 8 SETTING THE BUDGET
PART 9 CONTACTING THE SELLER
PART 10 DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU LEAVE
PART 11 HOW TO AVOID FRAUDULENT SELLERS
PART 12 CHECK LIST (PRINT OFF BEFORE YOU GO)

WHEN YOU ARE VIEWING

PART 13 HOW TO INSPECT THE BODYWORK.
PART 14 CHECKING THE ROOF & REAR WINDOW
PART 15 ENGINE BAY INSPECTION
PART 16 GEAR SHIFT, BATTERY, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKES & TYRES
PART 17 LIGHTS, AERIAL, SPEEDO, CD, AC & WINDOWS
PART 18 SEATS,CARPET,DASH,SEAT BELTS & KEY
PART 19 UPPER & LOWER BOAT INSPECTION
PART 20 ACCESSORIES (STANDARD & OPTIONAL)
PART 21 TEST DRIVING
PART 22 CHECK THE SELLERS PAPERWORK (UK)
PART 23 CHECK ANY OUTSTANDING FINANCE (UK)
PART 24 LEGAL CHECKS (UK)
PART 25 DOING THE DEAL
PART 26 COLLECTING THE CAR

WHEN YOU GET HOME

PART 27 INSURING YOUR FIGARO, SECURITY & PARTS PRICE LIST
PART 28 BUYING A COVER
PART 29 APPLYING AN UNDER SEAL
PART 30 JOIN THE FIGARO OWNERS CLUB