Used car guides: buying, MOT and valuation.
Free, plain-English used car buying guides, built on the same UK vehicle data behind our reports. Learn what to check before you buy, how to run a car history check by reg, how to read a car's MOT history and advisories, and what really sets its value - so you can spot the costly red flags and know exactly what a car is worth before you commit.
Featured · Vehicle HistoryWhat Is a Digital Service Book?
Paper stamps are gone. Here's how digital service records work and how to check one before you buy.
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Vehicle HistoryWhat Is a Digital Service Book?
Paper stamps are gone. Here's how digital service records work and how to check one before you buy.
Build SheetsWhat Is a Vehicle Build Sheet?
See exactly how a car left the factory - trim, engine, paint and options - and check the advert matches.
MOTMost Common MOT Failures in the UK (and How to Avoid Them)
The top reasons UK cars fail their MOT, and a 10-minute checklist to pass first time.
Buying GuidesBuying a Used EV or Hybrid: What to Check
Battery health, charging and the EV-specific checks to make before you buy a used electric or hybrid car.
Buying GuidesWhat to Check Before Buying a Used Car
A practical, ordered checklist: the desk checks to do before you view, the walkaround and test drive, and the paperwork that catches cloning and a hidden past.
ValuationHow Car Valuation Works
Trade, retail and private values explained, which factors actually move the price, and why two identical cars can be worth thousands apart.
MOTUnderstanding MOT History
An MOT record reveals far more than pass or fail. Learn how to read advisories and defect types, how the recorded mileage exposes clocking, and the red flags to check before you buy.
Vehicle HistoryWhy AnalyzeMyCar?
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