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If you've ever bought a second-hand car from a private seller, then you'll be familiar with the gut-wrenching nerves that can accompany the first month-or-so of ownership, and the questions that ricochet through your mind when you close your eyes that first night.

It's easy to get swept up in the surge of excitement that comes with buying a new car, especially if you're trading up from something old, clunky, and about as packed with modern technology and convenience features as your average two-man tent.