Fresh 12-month MOT on a used car? Read the history, not just the pass
A fresh MOT can be useful, but it is not a guarantee. Here is how UK buyers should read advisories, mileage patterns and MOT history before agreeing a deal.
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Author: Alex Porter
Booked in for tracking? Here is what a sensible wheel alignment quote looks like in the UK
A practical UK guide to wheel alignment prices, including the difference between quick tracking and full four-wheel geometry, the quotes that are normal, and the signs a cheap alignment is not really the same job.
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Used Renault Captur: the versions worth chasing, the ones to treat cautiously and the checks to make before you buy
The used Renault Captur can be a very smart small SUV buy in the UK, but the right choice depends heavily on engine, trim and how you actually drive. Here is how to pick the sweet spot, what to check on hybrids and boot space, and where older trim names line up with newer ones.
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Thinking about a private plate on a financed car? Check the V5C before you spend a penny
Can you put a private plate on a financed car in the UK? Often yes, but the V5C log book, lender consent and your exit plan matter more than many drivers realise.
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Full service history is not a magic phrase: how to decide if a used car deserves the premium
Does full service history really justify a higher used-car price? Here is how UK buyers can tell when the paperwork deserves the premium and when it does not.
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