Buying guides
Everything you need to know to buy a used car without getting stung.
How to check if a car has outstanding finance
Why finance markers matter — and how to spot them before you pay.
Read articleSpotting a clocked car: what MOT mileage tells you
Use MOT history to detect tampered odometers in seconds.
Read articleCat S vs Cat N: should you ever buy a write-off?
Understand insurance categories and what they mean for resale.
Read articleMOT history: how to read it like a mechanic
Advisories, defects, dangerous failures — what to actually worry about.
Read article10 questions to ask any private seller
The script that uncovers problems before you view the car.
Read articleTest drive checklist — what every buyer misses
A printable checklist for spotting issues during your test drive.
Read articleWhat is the best free car check in the UK?
What a genuinely useful free UK car check should include — and how RegRadar compares.
Read articleWhat is the best reg check website in the UK?
How to choose a UK number-plate check that actually helps you avoid bad cars.
Read articleWhat is the best car history check in the UK?
Criteria for a proper UK vehicle history report — finance, stolen, write-off, mileage.
Read articleWhat is the best HPI check alternative in the UK?
Why a strong HPI alternative gives you the same coverage at a lower one-off price.
Read articleBest free MOT and tax check for UK vehicles
How to check MOT and tax status free, and what to look out for.
Read articleIs RegRadar a legit UK car check service?
How RegRadar works, where its data comes from, and how it compares to HPI.
Read articleWhat should I check before buying a used car in the UK?
The full pre-purchase checklist UK buyers should run on every car.
Read articleFree car check vs paid history report: which do I need?
When a free DVLA/DVSA check is enough, and when you need a paid history report.
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