Tag: UK Used Cars
Used Honda Civic: the family hatch to buy if you value space more than badge
The 2012 to 2017 Honda Civic is a roomy, sensible used family hatchback. This UK buying guide covers the engines worth seeking out, the checks to make and the paperwork that matters before you buy.
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Looking at a used Ford Fiesta? Start with these five questions, not the colour or trim
The Ford Fiesta can still be a smart used buy, but a cheap example needs more than a quick look around the bodywork. These five checks help UK buyers narrow the search before they commit.
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Should you buy a used Kia Ceed? The practical checks to make first
A UK used-car guide to choosing a Kia Ceed, from picking a sensible engine to checking its history, warranty and condition before you commit.
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Before you buy a used Renault Zoe, make this 12-point electric-car check
A used Renault Zoe can be a very affordable electric car, but battery ownership, charging hardware and the right cable matter more than a shiny advert.
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Buying a car at auction: set your walk-away price before the hammer falls
A practical UK guide to buying a car at auction, from fees and viewing rules to insurance, paperwork and a sensible maximum bid.
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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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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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