How to buy...
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A Franchised Dealer's Guide to Buying a Used Car
If the budget won’t stretch to a brand new car, a used car bought from a franchised dealer may be the next best thing. Rab Alexander worked for a...
Buying a Used Car at Auction
It can be a risky business, buying a used car at auction, but those brave enough can bag a bargain. Car auctions are most certainly not for everyone, however, and...
Buying a Used Car Privately
One of the best ways to get a good deal on a used car is to buy privately, but be aware that there are plenty of risks involved. Private sellers will not provide the...
Buying Advice from an Independent Car Dealer
Independent used car salesmen who model themselves on Arthur Daley are few and far between these days. Competition is fierce when it comes to...
Car Auction Tips from an Auctioneer
Former auctioneer Simon Whitehead has seen thousands of used cars go under the hammer. Many have been bargain buys, but some have left the new owners wondering where...
Franchised Dealers Selling Used Cars
Those in the market for a nearly new car could do worse than visit a franchised dealer. The plush showrooms and slick, professional salesmen will put buyers at ease,...
Independent Used Car Dealers
Mention used car salesmen and many people will conjure up images of an unscrupulous character in the mould of Arthur Daley, clad in a sheepskin jacket and trilby hat...
Shopping at Car Supermarkets
The supermarkets defeated the corner shops by employing a pile 'em high and sell 'em low policy and car supermarkets work on the same principle. A car supermarket is a...
Swapping Your Used Car
One of the fastest and cheapest ways to get a used car is to swap it for your existing car. A used car swap means there is no need to pay an auctioneer’s commission...
