HomeBuying a used carBuying a used carRead the latest used car buying advice from the expert What Car? teamLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversWhat is a Cat A, Cat B, Cat S or Cat N write-off?There are four different categories for written-off cars. We explain them and consider the pros and..Claire Evans, Sun Oct 13 2024Automatic gearboxes - everything you need to knowCar makers offer a baffling array of automatic gearboxes these days. Fortunately, we can help you te..Claire Evans, Wed Aug 07 2024Is it good to buy an ex fleet car – and what should I look out for?If you’re in the market for a used car, it could be worth looking at an example that began life as a..Euan Doig, Mon Mar 04 2024Extended car warranty guide 2024An extended warranty can give you peace of mind if you own or are buying a car that’s a few years ol..Claire Evans, Wed Jan 03 2024Most common car scams and how to avoid themCriminals conned motorists out of thousands of pounds in the past year. We look at the latest vehicl..Claire Evans, Sat Dec 16 2023Most and least reliable used petrol cars Petrol models are the best-selling type of new car, so there are plenty of secondhand examples to ch..Claire Evans, Thu Sep 21 2023Just 10.8% of UK car buyers would purchase a repaired write-offConcerns over repairs being done properly, difficulties reselling the car and other problems appeari..Steve Huntingford, Tue May 02 2023Should I buy a new, nearly new or used car?We take a look at the pros and cons of each option to help you decide which will suit you bestClaire Evans, Fri Jan 05 2018How to negotiate a car saleFollow our simple haggling tips to make sure you get the car you want for the best possible priceClaire Evans, Tue Nov 10 2015Paperwork, handover and how to complainEverything you need to know about all the paperwork involved in buying a car, and what to do if you..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 16 2015How to test drive a carGetting behind the wheel of a potential purchase is the best way to confirm that it's right for you..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 16 2015Fake car dealer website scamCriminals are advertising secondhand cars for sale at bargain prices, and asking for payment up fron..Claire Evans, Thu Nov 03 2022How to buy your first car: insurancePassing your driving test is a great achievement. Here’s how to build on that success by buying a sa..Claire Evans, Wed Oct 25 2017Hire purchase (HP) explained - Car Finance GuideThere are lots of different ways of buying a new or used car. Here, we look at the pros and cons of..Claire Evans, Thu Jul 04 2019Personal car loans explained - Car Finance GuideThere are lots of different ways of buying a new or used car. Here we look at the pros and cons of t..Claire Evans, Fri Jul 05 2019Buying a used electric car: everything you need to knowSales of new electric cars are booming, which means there's an ever-increasing number of temptingly..Mark Pearson, Mon Jun 27 2022Used car auctions - your complete guideYou can save hundreds by buying your next car at an auction. Our step-by-step guide tells you everyt..Darren Moss, Mon Apr 11 2016Top 50 most reliable used carsBuying a used car doesn't have to be a gamble, because we've rounded up the most dependable models a..Claire Evans, Thu Oct 15 2020Promoted | How selling a car with Motorway puts you in controlBlending dependable, trustworthy prices and a fast, hassle-free experience, this online service offe..What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 01 2020Private car sales could be illegal during the latest coronavirus lockdownUsed car buyer is given a court summons after doing a 100-mile round trip to collect a secondhand Vo..Claire Evans, Tue Jan 12 2021123page1of 3
