Buying a used car

How to buy a used car safely in the UK: what to check before you pay, buying from a dealer or privately, and ex-taxis.

Buying · 3 min readWhy check a car's history before you buy?A used car can look perfect and still hide outstanding finance, a write-off or a wound-back mileage. Here's what a history check reveals, and why it's worth doing before you hand over any money.
Buying · 3 min readWhat to do when buying a used car: a step-by-step checklistFrom checking the advert to driving away, here's what to do at each stage of buying a used car, so you don't miss anything important.
Buying · 3 min readBuying from a dealer or privately: your rightsYour legal rights are very different depending on whether you buy a used car from a dealer, a private seller or at auction. Here's what protection you get with each.
Buying · 3 min readShould you buy an ex-taxi or private hire car?Former taxis and private hire cars can be cheap, but they've usually worked hard. How to tell if a car has been licensed as a taxi, and what to check before buying one.

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