Tag: used car buying

Many UK buyers avoid ex-towing cars on sight, but the real story is in the wear items. Here’s how to inspect a tow car and decide if it’s a bargain or a money pit.

Thinking of a Fiat 500 1.2 as your first car or city runabout? Here are the common faults to check, from electric power steering failure to rear axle corrosion, so you can buy with confidence.

Tyres, brakes and suspension are the first bills you'll pay after buying any used car, and they're all visible in a 15-minute inspection. Here's exactly what to look at, what it costs to put right, and when to walk away.

The Jazz is a brilliant first car with a tough engine, but CVT judder, water leaks and rear arch rust can turn a bargain into a money pit. Here's how to spot trouble before you buy.

The 2.2 SD4 diesel in the Evoque and Discovery Sport is punchy and frugal, but short journeys punish its EGR, DPF and turbo. Here's what to look for and what repairs really cost.

Private sales can save you real money, but they come with no legal safety net. Here are the warning signs that separate a genuine owner from someone who wants your deposit and nothing else.

Company car tax can cost a higher-rate taxpayer thousands a year, while a used car you own comes with 45p-a-mile claims instead. Here's how to work out which route is genuinely cheaper for you.

Honda's 2.2 i-CTDi is a brilliant diesel until its injector seals fail and start dribbling fuel into the engine oil. Here's how to spot it before it costs you an engine.