Etiqueta: Used car
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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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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.
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Child seats: the basics
How to choose, fit and use a child seat, what to check on a second-hand one, and the mistakes to avoid.
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Buying an old car or oldtimer: what to know
The joys and the risks of owning an older classic, from rust and parts to paperwork and real costs.
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Buying a car abroad: the main risks
What can go wrong when you buy a car in another country, and how to reduce each risk before you pay.
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Buying a first car for a new driver
What to look for when choosing a first car: safety, cost, simplicity and room for mistakes.
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ABS, ESP and other driver assists explained
What anti-lock brakes, stability control and common driver assistance systems do, and what they cannot do.
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How to use the market prices
What the asking-price ranges mean, how to compare like with like, and how to use them when you buy or sell.
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How to read a service book
What a good service history looks like, what gaps mean and which questions to ask.