Tag: UK Used Cars
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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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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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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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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Do used car dealers have to give a warranty? 9 checks to make before you sign
A used car dealer does not always have to give you a separate warranty in the UK, but your legal rights still matter. Here are the 9 warranty checks worth making before you buy.
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Where is my V5C? What to check if your logbook has not arrived after buying a used car
Bought a used car and the V5C still has not turned up? Here is how long it should usually take in the UK, when a green slip and V62 matter, and when it is time to chase the seller or DVLA.
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How many previous owners is too many for a used car? What UK buyers should check before they walk away
A used car with several previous owners is not automatically a bad buy. Here is how UK buyers should use the V5C, MOT history and service records to judge the risk properly.
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Patchy stamps, digital records and missing invoices: how to check a used car’s service history in the UK
A practical UK guide to checking a used car’s service history, spotting missing records and deciding when weak paperwork should change the price or kill the deal.
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Used Hyundai i10 in the UK: the smart trims, the city-car wear points and the version most buyers should chase
A practical UK guide to buying a used Hyundai i10, including the best engines and trims, the gearbox to approach carefully and the checks worth making before you commit.
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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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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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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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