What should I ask the dealer when buying a used car?

I'm looking to buy a Golf GTI 2017-2018 at a Volkswagen dealer soon. I know about the DSG servicing at 40,000 miles, but what other problems do I need to be wary of? What is regarded at being high mileage...

Why are their differing mpg ans CO2 figures for some models?

I'm looking to buy a used Hyundai i10 but am confused by the differing mpg and emissions data for the 2017 - 2019 1.0-litre models. I did not think that the i10 had been changed during this period. Is...

I have £3000 to spend on a daily driver. What's your advice?

I'm about to be made redundant, which means handing back the company car. I'll be using the redundancy cash to pick up a sub £3000 car until I find another job. This price point is awash with cars, from...

What's a sensible mileage to look for on a used car?

I'm looking at buying a used car within the next six months. I drive around 15,000 to 20,000 miles a year so ideally I need a lower mileage car, but budget means this probably isn't possible. What would...

Can I get money off a used car with a gap in the service history?

I want to purchase a 2016 Ford Fiesta. However, there is a gap in the service history at about 25,000 miles. How much can I ask for off the price due to this fact, please?

Is buying a used car from a main dealer a safe bet?

My cousin wants to buy a secondhand Kia Picanto for her 17-year-old daughter. They've decided they want the higher-spec 2 model. Their budget is £6500-7000. I've been looking online and found a 2-year-old,...

A used car we like has a change of registration and respray in its history. Is that odd?

We're looking at a 10-year-old used car with one previous owner. While doing a background check, we found out that it has been resprayed from grey to dark blue, as well as being given a new registration...

Will optional extras add value to a used car?

I bought a Ford Focus Titanium X in 2019. At the time I specified every extra possible, which added £5500 to the list price. The car has done 9000 miles and has just had its first service. The used price...

What will be the most reliable high-mileage car I can buy?

Im looking for a high mileage, reliable, small to medium, automatic car. What's do you suggest?

Can you recommend a reliable car for £5000?

My friend has up to £5000 for a car. She does a 30 mile round trip three times a week and doesn't want something too slow. She needs something reliable that won't have big repair bills. Options are MINI...