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USED CAR BUYING GUIDES

Everything you need to buy a used car with confidence in the UK. Free, practical guides written to help you avoid costly mistakes.

Guide 01

How to Check if a Car Has Been Written Off

Categories S, N, A and B explained — what each means, how write-offs affect value and safety, and how to check before you buy.

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Guide 02

Understanding Your Car's MOT History

Learn to read an MOT record like a mechanic — spot recurring faults, mileage discrepancies and the advisories that signal trouble ahead.

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Guide 03

UK Road Tax (VED) Explained

How vehicle excise duty is calculated, why registration date matters, and how to avoid paying more road tax than you need to.

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Guide 04

The Complete Used Car Buying Checklist

A step-by-step checklist covering everything from the first listing to driving away — paperwork, inspection and negotiation included.

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Guide 05

How to Avoid Common Car Buying Scams

Clocking, cloning, finance fraud and fake escrow — recognise the most common UK used car scams and learn how to protect yourself.

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