THE DOS AND DON’TS

Our experts have offered their tips on the cars to buy in 2022, so here’s the best of their advice on how to buy

Don’t buy the cheapest, it’s always a false economy, you’ll end up paying more in the long run

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Do buy it because you want it. I only ever buy cars I love, because I think if I love them, someone else will JONATHAN FRANKLIN,

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Do have a proper inspection done

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Do regularly start it and get it properly warm – better still, drive it JONATHAN OSTROFF, HEXAGON CLASSICS

Don’t buy as an investment, use them. That’s where their true value lies

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Do look for dealers and specialists who have their own workshops, because they’ll have a greater understanding and ability to assess the condition of their cars JAMIE TYLER, PARAGON PORSCHE

Do buy the very best car you can, and stretch that budget – it’ll pay off in the long run JAMIE TYLER, PARAGON PORSCHE

Do look for cars that have been dry stored, and do so yourself JONATHAN OSTROFF, HEXAGON CLASSICS

Do use your 911 after you’ve bought it, otherwise what’s the point?

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Don’t risk a car without service history and provenance – they’re vital to the value of 911s JONATHAN OSTROFF, HEXAGON CLASSICS

Do approach a 911 purchase with a different mindset. There are all manner of ways of buying. Explore finance – you really could buy your 911 for less than you’d pay monthly for a run-of-themill saloon or hatchback

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