17 guides about buying a car for UK car owners.
Buying a Car guides
Timing and preparation can swing what you get for your car by hundreds of pounds. Here's the best time to sell in 2026, how the September plate change affects values, and the steps that get you a stronger price.
A practical 12-point checklist to make sure your car is road-trip ready this summer. Covers tyres, fluids, lights, MOT, insurance, and everything in between.
Beyond the sticker price — the real costs of buying a used car in the UK, from road tax and ULEZ charges to imminent MOT repairs.
Everything you can verify remotely before travelling to view a used car — from MOT history and mileage to red flags in online listings.
Not all MOT advisories are equal. Learn which ones to ignore, which to negotiate on, and which should make you walk away.
A practical pre-MOT checklist covering everything testers look for, what you can fix yourself, and how to avoid common failures.
How to judge whether a used car's mileage is good or bad, UK average figures by age, and how MOT history reveals the true picture.
Find out the best time to buy a used car in the UK. We break down plate change months, winter dips, and dealer targets so you can time your purchase right.
Everything to check when test driving a used car — engine, brakes, steering, gearbox, electrics, and the warning signs that should make you walk away.
How UK car insurance groups are decided, which models sit in each band, why EVs land higher than expected, and how to use the group rating to find cheaper cover.
What an HPI check covers, how it compares to free car checks, and when you should pay for a full vehicle history report.
How to verify a used car's service history, what a full service history means, and why gaps in the record should raise red flags.
How to check whether a used car has been reported stolen, what the warning signs are, and how to protect yourself when buying privately.
A practical checklist of things to verify before handing over money for a used car — from MOT history to mileage red flags.
Everything a new driver needs to know before buying their first car — insurance, tax, MOT, running costs, and the checks that could save you money.
How to find out if a used car has outstanding finance before you buy, what happens if you buy a financed car, and how to protect yourself.
How to verify a used car's mileage history using MOT records — spot clocking, detect discrepancies, and protect yourself from mileage fraud.
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