Tag: Car Buying
Dealer offering alloy wheel insurance? Check the exclusions before you say yes
Alloy wheel insurance can save money for some UK drivers, but only if the policy limits, exclusions and claim rules actually suit the car you own.
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Driveway trader or genuine private seller? 8 UK checks before you trust the deal
If a used car seller looks private but behaves like a trader, your legal position can change. Here are 8 UK checks to run before you rely on ‘sold as seen’.
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The 2026 diesel decision: who should still buy a Euro 6 diesel, and who really should not
A Euro 6 diesel can still make sense for the right UK driver in 2026, but only if your mileage, routes and maintenance habits actually suit it.
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Approved used cars: what the extra money should buy you, and when it is worth paying
Approved used cars often cost more than similar used stock. Here is what that premium should actually buy you in the UK, and how to tell when it is worth paying.
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Bank transfer, debit card or credit card? The safest way to pay a used car dealer in the UK
A UK guide to paying a used car dealer safely, including when credit card protection helps, where debit card chargeback fits and why bank transfer needs extra care.
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Used car with one key? The checks to make before you say yes
Seen a used car you like but it only comes with one key? Here is how UK buyers should judge the cost, security risk and negotiating room before committing.
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Test drive insurance for a used car: what needs to be in place before you leave
A practical UK guide to used-car test drive insurance, including why fully comp may not be enough, when temporary cover makes more sense and what to check before you drive off.
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Used car admin fees: what should already be in the price, and when to push back
A practical UK guide to used car admin fees, including which charges should already be in the advertised price, which extras may be optional, and when buyers should walk away.
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No service history? How to tell if a used car is cheap for a reason
A used car with no service history is not always a disaster, but UK buyers need stronger checks before trusting the price. Here is how to tell whether missing records are manageable or a sign to walk away.
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A fresh MOT pass is not enough: how to read a used car’s MOT history before you buy
A used car can pass its MOT and still be a risky buy. Here is how UK buyers should read the MOT history properly, spot the warning signs and ask the right questions before paying.
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Used car paperwork checklist: 7 records worth checking before the deal is done
A UK used car can look tidy and still come with risky paperwork. This checklist covers the V5C, MOT, service records, finance checks, warranty wording and the receipt you should get before money changes hands.
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Is the free DVLA check enough when you buy a used car?
The free DVLA and MOT tools are useful, but they do not reveal every used car risk. Here is what they show, what they miss and when a paid history check earns its keep.
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