Tag: Used Cars
Used car GAP insurance: who should consider it in the UK, and who can safely skip it
A practical UK guide to used car GAP insurance, including when it can protect drivers from a painful finance shortfall and when it is likely to be money wasted.
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Thinking about a used Mazda CX-5? Why the petrols suit more UK buyers than the diesels
A practical UK guide to buying a used Mazda CX-5, including why the petrol versions suit many buyers better, when a diesel still makes sense and the checks worth making before you commit.
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Need seven seats without SUV prices? How to buy the right used Dacia Jogger
The used Dacia Jogger is one of the cheapest ways into seven seats in the UK, but the smart buy depends on how often you use row three, whether you need an automatic and which trim gives you the useful kit without wasting money.
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Shopping for a used Toyota Corolla? Start with the 1.8 hybrid, then check these ownership weak spots
A practical UK guide to choosing a used Toyota Corolla, including the 1.8 hybrid to target, the checks that matter and the weak spots worth catching early.
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Looking at a used Skoda Superb Estate? Read this before you pay SUV money
A practical UK guide to buying a used Skoda Superb Estate, including the engines to target, the checks that matter most and the ownership traps worth catching before you commit.
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Can you reject a used car after 6 months? What changes once the easy refund window has gone
Can you reject a used car after 6 months in the UK? Yes, sometimes, but the case becomes much more about evidence, repairs and what you can prove.
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Used Peugeot 2008: pick the right engine, then check whether the cabin works for you
A used Peugeot 2008 can be a smart UK buy, but only if you start with the engine history, do the recall checks properly and make sure Peugeot’s i-Cockpit actually suits you.
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Car insurance groups: the 30-second filter smart used-car buyers use before asking for quotes
Car insurance groups still help UK buyers shortlist used cars quickly, but the number is only the start. Here is how to use it properly before asking for quotes.
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Used Toyota Yaris Hybrid checklist: 9 things to verify before you hand over the money
Shopping for a used Toyota Yaris Hybrid? Here are the 9 checks that matter most, from service history and battery cover to trims, recalls and hard-used city cars.
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Used car recall check: the free search too many buyers skip
A fresh MOT and tidy service book are not enough. Here is how UK buyers can run a used car recall check and what to do if safety work is still outstanding.
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Fresh 12-month MOT on a used car? Read the history, not just the pass
A fresh MOT can be useful, but it is not a guarantee. Here is how UK buyers should read advisories, mileage patterns and MOT history before agreeing a deal.
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Used Renault Captur: the versions worth chasing, the ones to treat cautiously and the checks to make before you buy
The used Renault Captur can be a very smart small SUV buy in the UK, but the right choice depends heavily on engine, trim and how you actually drive. Here is how to pick the sweet spot, what to check on hybrids and boot space, and where older trim names line up with newer ones.
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