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Buying a used car that turns out to have undisclosed accident history is one of the most common — and costly — problems in the second-hand car market. The good news is that with a methodical approach, most significant accident history can be identified before money changes hands. Here’s how to do it. Start with […]
Buying a new car at the list price is optional. The sticker price in a brochure or on a manufacturer’s website is a starting point, not a final figure, and dealerships — operating on manufacturer targets, quarterly bonuses, and margin they can choose to pass on — have more flexibility than they typically volunteer. Here’s […]
Personal Contract Purchase is the dominant way new and nearly-new cars are sold in the UK. Over 80% of new private car sales involve some form of finance, and PCP is the most common product. It’s a well-designed product for the right buyer — but it also comes with small print that dealerships don’t always […]
Selling a car well requires a bit of thought and preparation, but the difference between a hasty sale and a considered one can easily be several hundred — or in some cases several thousand — pounds. The options available to UK sellers have expanded significantly in recent years, and choosing the right channel for your […]
The lease vs buy question has always been context-dependent, but the context has shifted considerably in recent years. Rising interest rates, changing residual values — particularly on electric vehicles — and the evolution of the personal contract purchase market mean that the calculation in 2026 looks different from what it did five years ago. Here’s […]
Buying a used car privately or from an independent dealer carries inherent risk. Unlike a new car purchase, there’s no manufacturer warranty standing behind the transaction, and once money has changed hands, unwinding a private sale is difficult. The good news is that most problems with used cars can be spotted before purchase by anyone […]
The used car market has been through a turbulent few years. From the pandemic-era shortage of new vehicles that sent used prices to record highs, through a period of correction, and into the current landscape shaped by the electric vehicle transition — if you’re buying a used car in 2026, you’re operating in a market […]
There’s a particular type of car buying that sits somewhere between enthusiasm and investment — the “modern classic.” Not an antique, not a contemporary used car, but something from the recent past that has aged into desirability. The question for 2026 is whether the sub-£10k bracket still offers genuine opportunity, or whether the best of […]
Used car of the month: Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) Used bike of the month: BMW HP4 (2013-14) Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month. Head of valuation services at mycarcheck.com, Jon Wheeler, said: “The pure electric Nissan Leaf, winner of World Car of the Year […]
When TV personality and racing driver Rebecca Jackson fell pregnant with twins last year purchasing a new car for her expanding family was top of her priority list. Buying a new car for a family can be a tricky process with so many different requirements and essentials to make it work for everyone. To help […]