Should I buy a high mileage diesel?

I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern is clutch problems (particularly with the Focus)...

Should I buy a high mileage Hyunaia Santa Fe?

I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Hyundia Santa Fe 2.2 Preimium CRDI. It has 141,000 miles on the clock and a full service history with one owner. The price is really good - under £7000 - but a few friends...

One year old high mileage Insignia - good used buy?

I'm planning to buy a insignia from a Vauxhall dealer. A 2014 model for £10,800. But this car has 53000 miles already on in 1 year, and has 1 key missing and original service book missing. it seems dealer...

Large 4x4 for high mileage - suggestions?

I drive 35k miles per year (90% motorway), looking for a large 4x4 (Land Cruiser, Discovery, Grand Cherokee, etc.). This would be a car I would keep for up to 10 years. I have two options: 1. With a £25k...

Used Audi Q5 - a good buy?

I’m looking into buying a Q5 and have a budget up to £18k (possibly £20k at a stretch). Based on my budget a lot of the cars I’m finding are from around 2009/10, or 2012ish models with about 80K miles. I’ve...

Are high mileage cars worth the risk?

Are high mileage cars with full history worth buying?

What would you consider is a 'high mileage' car?

What would you consider as high mileage in a car? Are some marques likely to be capable of higher mileages than others?

Buying a Mazda with high mileage - what should I check?

I have the opportunity to purchase for £5750, a company owned (one driver) 2011 Mazda 6 Sport Diesel Estate. It has covered 113,000 miles (mostly motorway and A roads) and has a full service history. It...

Should I buy a high mileage Evoque?

I have long coveted a Range Rover Evoque but have never been able to afford one. I have now seen a 2011 model 2.2 SD4 Pure Tech for sale under £20,000. The reason is mileage of 125,000. In your opinion,...

Black smoke from Mercedes C200

I own a Mercedes-Benz C200 2010 model.It has 400,000KM and lately I noticed the following: When i start the car, it works at around 800rpm. When i press the acceleration pedal at N it "chokes" for a...