Used car buying guides
Cat S vs Cat N: What Write-Off Categories Mean When Buying
Short answer: Cat S and Cat N are both insurance write-off categories for cars that can be repaired and put back on the road. Cat S means the car…
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Car finance and legal
Can Bailiffs Take a Car on Finance? UK Rules Explained
Usually not: cars on HP, PCP or conditional sale normally belong to the lender. What Citizens Advice and StepChange say, and what to do if a bailiff clamps your…
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MOT Mileage Discrepancies: What to Check Before Buying
MOT mileage not matching the service records? Compare the readings, request evidence and decide whether the explanation adds up.
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How to Read a Used Car’s MOT History
Learn what MOT results, recurring advisories and mileage readings tell you—and which questions to ask before buying.
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Recurring MOT Advisories: What Should Used-Car Buyers Ask?
The same MOT advisory appearing year after year? Learn what to check, what to ask the seller and when to get an independent inspection.
Read the guideSelling a car
Documents You Need to Sell a Car Privately (UK Checklist)
Know which paperwork to prepare for a private car sale, what to give the buyer and how to record the handover.
Read the guideREADY TO LOOK AT A CAR?
Start with the registration.
Check the records, then compare them with the car in front of you.