Buying a used car
From shortlist to handover
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Negotiating the price of a used car
How to prepare, make an offer and close at a fair price without conflict or pressure.
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Manual or automatic: which gearbox suits you?
How manual and automatic gearboxes differ, what each costs to live with and what to check when buying used.
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Car insurance types explained
A plain explanation of liability, comprehensive and other common car insurance cover, and what to check in a policy.
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Importing a car step by step: the roadmap
A clear order of steps for bringing a car from abroad, from the first idea to driving it legally at home.
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Import costs explained: what makes up the final price
A line-by-line look at the costs that sit on top of the advertised price when you import a car.
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Hybrid types explained: mild, full and plug-in
The differences between mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids and who each one suits.
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Fuel or electricity: how to compare running costs
A method for comparing what it costs per kilometre to run a petrol, diesel or electric car, using your own numbers.
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How to find a good car workshop
Practical ways to choose a trustworthy workshop, read a quote and build a long-term relationship with a mechanic.
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EV, hybrid or petrol: how to choose
A practical way to compare electric, hybrid and conventional cars based on how and where you actually drive.
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Checking battery health on a used electric car
What battery health means, how to find out about it and what to ask before paying for a used EV.
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Electric cars for buyers: the basics
How an electric car works, what is different to live with and the questions to ask before you buy one.
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Diesel or petrol: which suits your driving?
A balanced look at how fuel type affects running costs, repairs and suitability for the way you actually drive.