What to buy

No-one wants to buy a dud when choosing a used car, but most people have a fairly limited knowledge of cars and so find it difficult to...

Cars are not environmentally friendly. Anyone who asks an ecologist for advice on buying a green car may be pointed in the direction of the nearest...

Not all advertisements selling used cars are what they seem. Sometimes fraudulent ads are placed by con artists posing as used car sellers. A lot of...

It is easy to fall in love with a sporty convertible that can reach 60 miles per hour from standstill in less than six seconds, but it is really the...

A classic car can be a lot of work. Tracking down spare parts can be almost impossible, the lack of reliability can be extremely frustrating and...

Those of a certain age could be forgiven for having a feeling of déjà vu when driving around Britain’s streets. Cars that had become little more...

Not every car is suitable for towing a caravan, and even those that are will have a towing capacity. It is important that those buying a used car...

It is always worth taking a look at the number plate when viewing a used car for sale. The car itself might not be up to much, but if the number...

There are so many car accessories available nowadays that it is easy to spend a small fortune on extras for a used car. There is no point in sticking...

Okay, so it is not the most appealing aspect of buying a used car, but it is crucial to ensure the paperwork is in order. If a dealer or private...

When inspecting a used car with a view to buying it do not, under any circumstances, kick the tyres. This does nothing other than inform the seller...

Buyers have two options when they go to view a used car. The first is to listen to the seller, who is sure to point out that only a certifiable...

The temptation when buying a used car is to keep costs to a minimum, but one area not worth skimping on is a vehicle data check. If a car has been...

Certain makes and models are better value than others when buying a used car. There are no guarantees, of course. Buying a used car is not an exact...

It is always a good idea to get a second opinion before buying a used car. Of course, the buyer should make a thorough inspection of the car himself...

Making sure a used car is eco-friendly is not at the top of everyone's list when it comes to buying one, but there are sound financial reasons as...

On the face of it, an ex-company car appears to be an appealing option for those in the market for a used car. After all, most of these cars will be...

The most popular types of fuel in the UK are still petrol and diesel, but more environmentally friendly motorists can opt for biofuel, electric or...

A few years ago people carriers or multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) started to become very popular. These vehicles are targeted at families who have a...

Thousands of used cars are sold the length and breadth of the United Kingdom every week and the huge majority of these transactions go ahead...

Competition in the car market is fierce, so whether a buyer needs a two-seater convertible or a diesel estate there are bound to be a host of...

There is not too much to worry about when buying a used car from a franchised dealer, as the car will have passed an inspection and be backed by a...