Tag: Used Cars
Used Hyundai Kona Electric: the questions to ask before you fall for the range figure
A practical UK guide to choosing a used Hyundai Kona Electric, checking its battery, charging it properly on a test drive and avoiding an expensive surprise after collection.
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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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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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Used Cupra Born: the test-drive checklist that tells you more than the mileage
A practical UK guide to buying a used Cupra Born, from charging and battery evidence to tyres, software, finance and the questions to ask before paying a deposit.
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A dealer will not let you test-drive the car? Treat that as a decision point
A UK used-car buyer’s guide to a dealer refusing a test drive: what the law does and does not promise, insurance checks and the moments when walking away is sensible.
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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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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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