Tag: Used Cars
Used Hyundai i10 in the UK: the smart trims, the city-car wear points and the version most buyers should chase
A practical UK guide to buying a used Hyundai i10, including the best engines and trims, the gearbox to approach carefully and the checks worth making before you commit.
Read More
Faulty used car from a dealer? Your 30-day rights, the repair trap and the paperwork that matters
Bought a used car from a dealer and it has gone wrong? Here is how the 30-day right to reject works in the UK, when a repair can be forced, and what evidence you need.
Read More
Should you buy a used Volkswagen T-Roc? The smart versions, the known trouble spots and the checks that matter
A UK-focused guide to the used Volkswagen T-Roc, covering the best engines, trims worth paying for, common faults and the checks that can save you money.
Read More
Thinking about a used Dacia Duster? Start with these engines, trim levels and warning signs
A practical UK guide to the used Dacia Duster, including the engines worth targeting, the trims that make most sense and the checks to make before you buy.
Read More
Buying a car without a logbook: how the V62 works and the warning signs to take seriously
Thinking of buying a car with no V5C? Here is how the V62 route works, when it is routine, and the warning signs that should make UK buyers slow down or walk away.
Read More
Used Toyota C-HR checklist: the hybrid checks and costly mistakes to know before you buy
Shopping for a used Toyota C-HR? Here are the common trouble spots, the best engines to target and the checks that matter before you hand over your money.
Read More
Used Kia Niro buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Used Kia Niro buyer’s guide for UK drivers, covering recall checks, 12V battery issues, brake corrosion, suspension wear and what to inspect before buying a hybrid, PHEV or e-Niro.
Read More
Cat S vs Cat N cars explained: what write-off categories mean, how much cheaper they should be and when to walk away
Cat S vs Cat N explained for UK used-car buyers, including what each write-off category means, insurance pitfalls, V5C rules and the checks worth doing before you buy.
Read More
MOT history check: how to spot used car red flags before you buy
A free GOV.UK MOT history check can reveal repeated advisories, odd mileage changes and other warning signs before you buy a used car.
Read More
Used Audi A3 buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Thinking about a used Audi A3? These are the main UK trouble spots to check, from water-pump leaks and neglected S tronic servicing to infotainment faults, suspension wear and outstanding recall work.
Read More
Used Ford Focus buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
Thinking about a used Ford Focus? These are the main UK trouble spots to check, from 1.0 EcoBoost wet-belt risk to PowerShift and Mk4 recall issues.
Read More
Used BMW 3 Series buyer’s guide: the faults that matter before you buy
A UK-focused used BMW 3 Series guide covering the F30 and F31 models, the common faults that matter, and the checks worth making before you buy.
Read More