How can I find out how much my car is worth? I want to sell it
Arguably the most important thing when you sell a car is to find an answer to that question “how much my car is worth?” There are three main ways to…
Category: Buying + selling
All you need to know about buying and selling a car. This includes cleaning your old one up for sale to haggling over the price and financing a replacement
I want to sell a car. Which is the best way? Sell privately or to a dealer?
There are two main ways to sell a car: privately or to a dealer. Both have advantages; both have drawbacks. Here we look at the pros and cons of each…
I’m buying a used car and someone said I need to be wary of car cloning. What is this?
Car cloning is one of the many pitfalls waiting to trip up the unwary car buyer. It is when crooks give one vehicle the identity of a second almost identical…
Should I have any concerns buying a car with a 31 year old engine?
Our reader is considering buying a 1990 Toyota Supra. They want to know if by buying a car with an old engine they’re letting themselves in for trouble. Buying old…
Can I return a car with no service record if the salesman implied it had one?
This is a tricky one. Our reader bought a VW Passat. He was concerned the service book hadn’t been stamped but the salesman told him VW service records are online…
I’ve bought a car but don’t like its specification. Can I swap a car for one with more equipment?
Our reader bought a used Mercedes from a dealership. They put down a £3000 deposit with finance for the remaining £18,000. But after spending a weekend with the car, they…
I’m looking for a used 7 seater car costing around £20,000 maximum. What is the best?
Buyers of 7 seater cars have never had more choice. Not only are there the traditional people carrier/MPV body shapes, you can now buy 7 seater SUV/crossover type cars too.…
What do I need to ask the seller before buying a car with no service history?
Buying a car can be one of the more stressful things we do. As well as ensuring it’s mechanically sound, you need to make sure the paperwork is fully in…
I’m thinking of buying a used diesel Volvo V60. Will emissions laws affect it and is a post-2014 V60 likely to face any bans?
Drivers are becoming concerned about buying diesel cars in case they fall foul of increasingly strict laws around exhaust emissions. Read on to debunk some myths. Will diesel cars be…
I want a car to keep me safe in winter. What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD and what about winter tyres?
We’re often asked whether for snowy conditions it’s worth having a car with four-wheels that can drive, or whether winter tyres are a better bet. It largely depends on where…