Tips on buying a used car – your questions answered

All you need to know about buying a second-hand car from dealers and private sellers, what to look for on a test drive, and doing the deal

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  What is a convertible?

  Learn about the different types of convertible car and their pros and cons in this article.

  Advice 3 months ago

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  What is an SUV?

  SUVs, otherwise known as Sports Utility Vehicles, are amongst the most popular body types in the UK. But what are they, and are they right for you?

  Advice 3 months ago

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  Insurance write off categories

  Everything you need to know about write off category vehicles, including whether you can buy or sell a write off and what Cat A, Cat B, Cat S and...

  Advice 5 months ago

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  Returning A Car: Your Rights If Something Is Wrong With Your Car

  If you need to return a car you’ve bought, these Statutory rights should help you work out how best to approach it.

  Guide 7 months ago

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  Buying a car online: top tips and advice

  Follow these easy steps for help buying a new car online

  Guide 8 months ago

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  How to test drive a used car

  Test driving a used car? Here’s what to check, from the vehicle’s exterior to the paperwork.

  Advice 9 months ago

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  Should I buy a car with outstanding finance? 2021 update

  With more and more cars being bought on finance, it’s possible the car you’re looking to buy might have finance owing on it. Here's what you can do...

  Advice 11 months ago

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  Twitter Q&A with Erin Baker

  Erin Baker, Auto Trader's Editorial Director, recently held a live Twitter Q&A on everything from looking after cars in lockdown to turning electric...

  News 1 year ago

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  New, nearly new and used cars explained

  What's the difference between new, nearly new and used, and what are the pros and cons of each?

  Advice 3 years ago

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  How to find the right car, at the right price

  Understanding if a car is priced fairly is one of the biggest challenges when buying a used car. With hundreds of similar cars for sale, comparing...

  Advice 3 years ago

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  When is the best time to buy a used and new car?

  Wondering if now is a good time to buy a car? Keep reading to know when the car prices drop and the best time of the year to buy a new or used car...

  Advice 3 years ago

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  How do I pay a private seller when buying a used car?

  There’s no shortage of ways to pay for a car, but some are more advisable than others.

  Advice 3 years ago

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  What are Category S and Category N cars?

  Learn the difference between Category S and Category N cars, whether you can drive them after they’ve been written off and what you should consider...

  Advice 3 years ago

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  Where is the best place to buy a used car?

  Used-car buyers have plenty of choice for places to buy their next used car, and each has its pros and cons. We’ll help you decide where you’ll find...

  Advice 3 years ago

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  How do I transfer ownership and tax for a used car I've bought?

  Just bought a car? Learn more about the V5C form and how you can fulfil your legal obligation of transferring car ownership.

  Advice 3 years ago

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  Best car gadgets; now and in the future

  Everyone loves a gadget, and car manufacturers are constantly falling over themselves to satisfy buyers demands. We take a look at the cleverest -...

  Best of 3 years ago

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  The best used cars 2019

  Our pick of some of the best value used cars you can get for less than £5,000 in 2019.

  Best of 3 years ago

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  How to buy a car at an Independent Dealer

  We know that some potential buyers are put off by the image of independents, but that’s not fair, as Vicki Butler-Henderson found when she visited...

  Advice 4 years ago

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  How to spot a flood-damaged car

  Floods have caused chaos in recent years, and it's possible flood-damaged cars could make it on to the used car market, but following our tips...

  Advice 5 years ago

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  Should I buy a new, nearly new or used car?

  Our research has shown many car buyers don’t worry about whether they want a new or a used car, all they’re concerned with is getting their next...

  Advice 5 years ago