Tag: Car Buying
Should you buy a used Volkswagen T-Roc? The smart versions, the known trouble spots and the checks that matter
A UK-focused guide to the used Volkswagen T-Roc, covering the best engines, trims worth paying for, common faults and the checks that can save you money.
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Thinking about a used Dacia Duster? Start with these engines, trim levels and warning signs
A practical UK guide to the used Dacia Duster, including the engines worth targeting, the trims that make most sense and the checks to make before you buy.
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GAP insurance in 2026: who it suits, who should skip it and why dealer cover is rarely the best buy
Thinking about GAP insurance for a PCP, HP or lease car? Here is when it can make sense for UK drivers in 2026, when it is often not worth paying for, and why dealer cover should never be an impulse buy.
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Sold your car today? The DVLA steps to take before the buyer drives away
A practical UK guide to telling DVLA you have sold your car, handing over the V5C properly, protecting yourself from tax confusion and avoiding the mistakes that cause fines later.
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Buying a car without a logbook: how the V62 works and the warning signs to take seriously
Thinking of buying a car with no V5C? Here is how the V62 route works, when it is routine, and the warning signs that should make UK buyers slow down or walk away.
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Used Toyota C-HR checklist: the hybrid checks and costly mistakes to know before you buy
Shopping for a used Toyota C-HR? Here are the common trouble spots, the best engines to target and the checks that matter before you hand over your money.
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How to transfer a private number plate in the UK: retention, assignment and DVLA fees explained
A clear UK guide to moving a private registration between cars, including DVLA rules, the £80 retention fee, V778 and V5C paperwork, and the mistakes that can cost you the plate.
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Used Mercedes A-Class buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Used Mercedes A-Class buyer’s guide for UK shoppers, covering gearbox faults, electrical issues, diesel DPF trouble, water ingress and brake-pipe checks.
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Cat S vs Cat N cars explained: what write-off categories mean, how much cheaper they should be and when to walk away
Cat S vs Cat N explained for UK used-car buyers, including what each write-off category means, insurance pitfalls, V5C rules and the checks worth doing before you buy.
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MOT history check: how to spot used car red flags before you buy
A free GOV.UK MOT history check can reveal repeated advisories, odd mileage changes and other warning signs before you buy a used car.
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Double cab pickup tax explained: what changed in April 2025, who still gets the old rules and why VAT is different
Most double cab pickups are now treated as cars for benefit in kind and capital allowances. Here is what changed in April 2025, who still gets the old rules and why VAT is different.
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Used Audi A3 buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Thinking about a used Audi A3? These are the main UK trouble spots to check, from water-pump leaks and neglected S tronic servicing to infotainment faults, suspension wear and outstanding recall work.
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