How can I check the mileage of a used car that I'm buying?

I am going to view a 60 reg Renault Grand Scenic tomorrow. The dealer says it only has one service history dated 2012 and the mileage is 36,000 miles. The cost of the car is £4,995, reduced from £5,495....

Delivery miles Octavia vRS for £20k - is it good value?

I have my eye on a Skoda Octavia vRS petrol manual, 16 reg, delivery miles (approx 60), in a main dealer, for £20k. Good value? It has all the kit I want, and standard wheels and tyres. I really want an...

Good buy or not?

I have recently been offered a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 2.0 V-MATIC XT-R M-DRIVE S with a genuine 5,000 miles for £10K. I know it is a good car, but will it be adversely affected by such a low mileage?

Should I buy a low mileage Fiat 500?

I'm on the lookout for a Fiat 500 and one has popped up at a local dealer - a 2011 car with 4500 miles on it. Should I be wary of a car with such low mileage for its age?

Low mileage Polo - what should I check?

I am interested in buying a Volkswagen Polo Match with low mileage but first registered in 2008. It currently has 3500 miles and has been used by an elderly lady. It has a full service history and all...

Which 4x4 is suitable for low annual mileage?

Which petrol / diesel 4x4 for low annual mileage? My future requirement is for a mid sized SUV with 4X4 capabilities (possibly 2 wheel if it has known bad weather capabilities, traction control etc) immediate...

What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf?

I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500 miles on the clock. I have been told the previous...

How do I rung-in a low mileage car?

I have recently purchased a Peugeot 207 auto. It is three years old,i mmaculate, and has done 4500 miles only. It has had an interim service, engine oil and filter change and new MoT on purchase. What...

Servicing my Porsche Cayman S?

My 2010 Porsche Cayman S has covered 17600 miles since new and is due it's second service next month, however due to commitments it has only covered 1100 miles since the last service in June 2012, would...

Should we go for the diesel or petrol Dacia Sandero Stepway?

We are thinking of purchasing a Dacia Sandero Stepway, and would like to know what is your opinion of the small petrol turbo engine versus the diesel? Our mileage is light. Would the small petrol engine...