Buying a used car with no V5C? Read this before you pay a deposit
Missing V5C on a used car? Here is the practical UK buyer checklist, including tax, the green slip, form V62 and the warning signs that should stop the deal.
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Author: Alex Porter
Put petrol in a diesel? The first five things to do before you turn the key
Put petrol in a diesel by mistake? Here is the UK step-by-step: what to do immediately, what happens if you started the engine, what a drain can cost, and when insurance or breakdown cover may help.
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Seller says the cambelt was changed? What counts as proof before you buy the car
A seller says the cambelt has been done, but can you trust that? Here is what counts as proof on a UK used car, what does not, and when to budget for the job yourself.
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Faulty used car on finance: who has to fix it, the dealer or the lender?
Bought a faulty used car on PCP or HP? Here is the UK route to the dealer, the lender and the Financial Ombudsman, including the 30-day rule and what changes after that.
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Shortlisting a used car? Check its Clean Air Zone costs before you agree a price
Buying a used car soon? A quick Clean Air Zone check can reveal daily charges that change the real cost of ownership before you pay a deposit.
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