Tag: UK Used Cars
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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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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Used Ford Focus buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Thinking about a used Ford Focus? These are the main UK trouble spots to check, from 1.0 EcoBoost wet-belt risk to PowerShift and Mk4 recall issues.
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Used Honda Jazz buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Buying a used Honda Jazz in the UK? Here are the faults, service-history checks and gearbox warning signs that matter before you buy.
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Used Ford Puma buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Used Ford Puma buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy. Here are the common faults, EcoBoost questions, recall checks and buyer checks UK drivers should know before choosing a used Puma.
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Used Toyota Yaris buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Buying a used Toyota Yaris in the UK? Here are the common faults, hybrid checks, warranty points and model choices worth knowing before you buy.
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Used Nissan Qashqai buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Shopping for a used Nissan Qashqai? Here are the common faults, engine choices, reliability risks and practical UK buying checks that matter before you spend your money.
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Used Peugeot 3008 buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Used Peugeot 3008 buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy. Here are the engine risks, common faults and buyer checks UK drivers should know before choosing a used 3008.
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Used Skoda Karoq buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Shopping for a used Skoda Karoq? Here are the common faults, engine choices, recall checks and practical buying tips UK buyers should know before spending their money.
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UK used EV sales hit a record as the wider second-hand market stalls
Used EV transactions in the UK jumped 32% to a record 86,943 in Q1 2026 even as the overall used car market slipped 0.2%, making the second-hand market a more important EV battleground than ever.
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EV Battery Warranties in the UK: What They Really Cover
EV battery warranty explained UK: learn the usual 8-year cover, 70% capacity rules, used EV transferability and how consumer rights fit in.
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