Buying & selling

Used car checks, negotiating and selling well.

• Is a car history report worth it?

  What a vehicle history report can tell you about a used car (finance, theft, write-offs, mileage, reported accidents), what it can miss, and which checks are free.

• What to check when buying a used car

  A calm, step-by-step checklist for buying a used car: the paperwork, the history check, what to look at yourself, the test drive, and when to get a mechanic.