Tag: Used Cars
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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Private used car sale: how to pay safely in the UK and dodge the transfer scams that catch buyers out
Bank transfer is usually the practical route in a private used car deal, but only if you handle the checks, deposit, handover and paperwork in the right order.
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AdBlue delete in the UK: why the quick fix can turn into an MOT, insurance and resale headache
Thinking about an AdBlue delete? Here is what UK drivers need to know about MOT risk, insurance declarations, resale issues and safer alternatives.
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Buying used? Run this free UK car recall check before you hand over the money
A UK car recall check is free, quick and far more useful than many buyers realise. Here is how to check a used car for outstanding safety recalls, what the results mean and what to do before you pay.
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Buying a used Nissan Leaf in the UK? Check these 9 things before you commit
A used Nissan Leaf can still make sense, but only if the battery health, charging setup and version all match the way you actually drive.
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Part exchange or private sale? The UK seller’s guide to price, speed and hassle
Trying to decide between part exchange and a private sale? Here is how UK sellers should compare the money, the effort, the paperwork and the risk before making the call.
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Clocked car worries? How UK buyers can spot mileage fraud before money changes hands
Worried a used car’s mileage does not add up? Here is how UK buyers can use MOT records, service history, condition checks and a low-cost data check to spot clocking before they pay.
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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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Thinking about a Cat S or Cat N car? Read this before the cheap price wins you over
Cat S or Cat N? This UK guide explains the real difference, the checks that matter and when a repaired write-off is worth considering.
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Selling a car without a V5C in the UK: the legal route, the DVLA letter and when to wait for a replacement
A practical UK guide to selling a car without a V5C, when to replace the logbook first, and the exact DVLA step that stops the old car becoming your problem again.
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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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How to check a used car for outstanding finance in the UK before you hand over money
Free GOV.UK checks are useful, but they do not tell you whether a used car has outstanding finance. Here is the UK process that does.
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