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Guides, analyses and checklists for people who buy or sell used cars.

Check a Car for Free on GOV.UK: MOT, Tax and Mileage
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Check a Car for Free on GOV.UK: MOT, Tax and Mileage

How to check a used car for free on GOV.UK: MOT history, tax status, mileage record and the DVLA enquiry. Spot clocking and dodgy adverts before you pay a penny.

How to Haggle a Used Car Price in the UK
6 min read

How to Haggle a Used Car Price in the UK

A practical UK guide to haggling a used car price: research the market, use MOT advisories and faults as leverage, and negotiate hard with dealers and private sellers.

Buying a Used Ford Focus: What to Check Before You Buy
6 min read

Buying a Used Ford Focus: What to Check Before You Buy

A UK buyer's guide to a used Ford Focus: MOT history, common faults, paperwork, VIN checks and how to spot a clocked or written-off example before you pay.