Practical ways to judge age, mileage, condition and history before you buy.
Before You Buy a Used Ford FiestaWhat to inspect on a used Fiesta, and why plentiful choice means there is little reason to accept a weak example.Before You Buy a Used Vauxhall CorsaHow to compare used Corsas by condition, equipment level and likely ownership expense instead of simply picking the cheapest advert.Before You Buy a Used Volkswagen PoloThe checks that matter on a used Polo, including maintenance evidence, transmission choice and the cost of the exact version.Before You Buy a Used Volkswagen GolfWhy a Golf's engine, trim and gearbox can matter as much as mileage when judging whether an example is worth buying.Before You Buy a Used Ford FocusA practical look at choosing a used Focus around the journeys you actually make and the maintenance history in front of you.Before You Buy a Used MINIHow to look past the MINI's styling and judge the exact generation, equipment level, condition and likely regular bills.Before You Buy a Used Nissan QashqaiWhat family-car buyers should inspect on a used Qashqai, from tyres and past use to the exact version being offered.Before You Buy a Used Fiat 500Urban wear, electrical checks and running costs to consider before choosing a used Fiat 500 as a small everyday car.Before You Buy a Used Toyota YarisHow to assess a used Yaris on its own history and condition rather than relying on the model's general reputation.Is a High-Mileage Used Car a Bad Buy?How to judge a heavily used car by maintenance, wear and condition rather than rejecting it because of one number.What Should You Check Before Buying Your First Used Electric Car?Battery condition, realistic range and charging arrangements to settle before choosing a used EV for everyday life.What Should You Check Before Buying a Used Hybrid?How to identify the hybrid system you are buying and make sure its charging or usual driving actually suits you.