What to pay

Anyone can pay the asking price for a used car, but to get a real bargain a buyer has to be willing to haggle. Not everyone finds this easy, but the best deals go to those willing to ask the...

A used car is, like anything else, worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. Sometimes the value placed on a car by a seller is very different to what a buyer is willing to pay. It is...

As soon as a car is bought its value starts to drop. Depreciation – the term used for the decrease in a car’s worth over time – is the greatest hidden cost of motoring as it only becomes apparent...

When buying a used car the golden rule is never sign or pay for anything until completely satisfied. Before striking a deal make sure the car is mechanically sound and has not been stolen, written...

It can be a risky business buying a used car. A lot of money changes hands and no matter how thorough a buyer is when inspecting the car, it is easy to miss a fault. The car may seem in perfect...

A confident buyer should be able to get a great deal on a used car at any time, but it can be easier to pick up a bargain in certain months. The best time to buy is when dealers have sold a lot of...