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It’s often wise to pay a professional to inspect a used car before...
How to check the vehicle identification number...
Checking the paperwork is a crucial part of establishing the car is...
Can you see the service history? Can you see the MOT certificates? ....
The test drive is one of the most important steps in buying a used...
It’s often wise to pay a professional, but if you decide to check the car yourself, here’s what to check...
Make sure you carry out an AutoCheck - once you’ve done that...
For full details, read our guide to what to look for in a checklist. And, for safety, don’t...
Both the buyer and seller should check the details on this receipt carefully...
AutoCheck runs six key checks to reassure you about the vehicle’s...
AutoCheck can tell you a lot about a vehicle’s history (as well as whether it’s stolen, a write off or has...
AutoCheck relies on data from more than 20 types of providers such as the police and insurance and finance...
AutoCheck has data on millions of cars, motorbikes, vans and other...
AutoCheck checks data from more than 20 different sources, such as the police, insurance companies...
The MOT checks that vehicles meet minimum safety and environmental standards at the time of the test...
You must notify the DVLA as soon as you buy a used car...
The registration plate (often called a number plate) shows when...
There are several ways to pay for a car - some available only at dealerships...
The idea of haggling may make you feel uncomfortable but remember...
If hire purchase (or similar credit) is used to buy a car, the finance...
A clone (or ringer) is a vehicle that’s given the identity of a different one. By putting another car’s number...
Insurers “write off” cars and other vehicles for two reasons...
Unscrupulous sellers can try to get a better price for a car by clocking it...
There are four main places to buy a used car, Privately, Dealer, Supermarket, Auction...
You may be buying used because it’s cheaper or so that someone else...
Understand the risks, Decide where to buy, Do a background check...
You still get dodgy car dealers – but there are lots of professional respected dealers out there...
If you’re thinking of using an auction site, such as eBay, follow these tips...
You need to take more care when buying privately than when buying from a dealer or car supermarket...
Car supermarkets sell huge numbers of cars – they’re like a dealer but...





