Tag: Car Buying
Used EV charging cables: the five-minute boot check that can save you £200
A used electric car can look ready to charge but still be missing the cable you need. Here is how UK buyers can check the charging kit, the connectors and the car itself before money changes hands.
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A used MG4 can be a bargain, but check its charging history before the test drive
The MG4 is a tempting used electric hatchback, but the best buys are the ones with clear charging, software and warranty history. Here are the UK checks to make before you commit.
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Is a used Skoda Enyaq a sensible family EV? What to test before you buy
The Skoda Enyaq can make a convincing used family electric car, but range, charging, software and the exact specification deserve a proper test before money changes hands.
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Buying an ex-fleet car? The records that need to stack up first
Ex-fleet cars can offer a tempting price and a clear paper trail, but the badge is not a guarantee. Here is the UK checklist for judging the car in front of you.
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Used Volvo XC40 Recharge: make it charge before you agree a price
A UK used-buying guide to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, covering battery evidence, charging, software, tyres, recalls, real-world suitability and the paperwork to see before you agree a price.
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The used Mazda3 is tempting. Here is how to avoid buying the wrong one
A UK buyer’s guide to the 2019-on Mazda3: which petrol version suits most drivers, why the test drive matters and the checks to make before paying.
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A dealer says the used car has had a PDI. What should you still check?
A pre-delivery inspection is useful, but it is not a substitute for your own used-car checks. Here is what to ask for, inspect and put in writing before collection.
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How to negotiate a used car price without getting distracted by the monthly payment
A practical UK guide to negotiating a used car price, comparing like-for-like adverts, using evidence rather than bluster and keeping the cash price separate from the finance quote.
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Used Tesla Model 3 shopping list: the battery, insurance and practicality checks that matter in the UK
Buying a used Tesla Model 3 in the UK? Check battery health, insurance, charging setup, practicality and recall history before you commit.
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Used Vauxhall Corsa: skip the cheapest one and shop like this instead
Used Vauxhall Corsa on the shortlist? Here is where the sensible buys are, which versions deserve more caution and what to check before you leave a deposit.
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Faulty used car and the dealer is miles away? Who has to take it back, and who pays?
Bought a used car from a dealer far from home and it has gone wrong? Here is how UK buyer rights usually work on return, repair, recovery costs and finance.
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Run the insurance quote before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car
Before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car in the UK, check how the write-off marker affects insurance, paperwork, resale and whether the cheap price still stacks up.
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