The Ford Fiesta 1.25 is a brilliant first car, but the Mk7 and Mk7.5 have known weak spots. Here's what to look for, what it costs to fix, and how to negotiate.
A remap or aftermarket suspension can make a used car feel thrilling, but it can also void your insurance and cost you at resale. Here's how to decide whether a modified car is worth the risk.
A DSG gearbox can feel brilliant or land you with a four-figure bill — the difference is which one you buy and how it has been looked after. Here's how to tell dry from wet DSG, spot the warning signs, and what repairs really cost in the UK.
Buying remotely is now completely normal, but you're committing to a car you've never touched. Here's how to verify it, protect your money and know exactly what to do when the transporter pulls up.
Rust is the UK's quiet used car killer, but not all corrosion is a deal-breaker. Here's where to look, how to read MOT advisories, and what repairs really cost.
The Nissan Juke 1.2 DIG-T is a popular small SUV, but the H5FT engine has a few known weak spots. Here's what to look for and how to avoid a costly mistake.
Auctions can genuinely undercut forecourt prices, but only if you understand the fees, the grading system and what sold as seen really means. Here's how to bid with your eyes open.
A dead battery on someone else's forecourt is their problem — a dead battery the week after you buy is yours. Here's how to check a used car's electrical system in 15 minutes with a cheap multimeter.