Tag: Used Cars
A dealer calls it a ‘trade sale’? That label does not wipe out your used-car rights
A ‘trade sale’ label can sound like a warning that you have no comeback. For a private buyer dealing with a motor trader, the important question is not the label but who sold the car and the terms of the sale. Here is the UK check to make before signing.
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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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Is a used Skoda Enyaq a sensible family EV? What to test before you buy
The Skoda Enyaq can make a convincing used family electric car, but range, charging, software and the exact specification deserve a proper test before money changes hands.
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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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Your insurer has written off the car: can you keep it?
A UK guide to keeping a Cat S or Cat N insurance write-off, the categories that cannot go back on the road, settlement deductions, DVLA steps and the checks to make before agreeing.
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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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Wrong mileage on your MOT record? Fix it before it scares off the next buyer
A wrong mileage figure on an MOT record can look like clocking when you sell. Here is the official UK route to put it right, including the 28-day rule and the evidence DVSA requires.
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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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