Is a 12 month old sourced at auction by a car supermarket anything to worry about?

I'm thinking of buying a one-year-old BMW 118i from a car supermarket with 10k miles on the clock. The car supermarket says the car was bought at auction. I was surprised that such a new car would have...

I bought a used car privately and it developed a fault when I drove it home - can I do anything about it?

I bought a used car privately and it developed a fault when I drove it home, can I do anything about it?

Is there a risk in buying a Japanese import?

I'm looking to replace our ageing Vauxhall Zafira and a local garage is selling Volkswagen models imported from Japan. Most have very low mileages but all seem to have DSG gearboxes. As they are models...

What's the best used BMW Z4 to buy?

I am considering buying a BMW Z4 and my budget is £12000 - which models would you recommend keeping in mind running costs? And what age of vehicle could I expect for the money? Also should I be overly...

What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid?

What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid? For example, will I be faced with the cost of replacing batteries or other expensive technology. Do the 'risks' of used and the tax incentives for...

What's a good reliable estate on a £1500 budget?

I need to buy a cheap estate car to transport my two dogs. I have a budget of £1500 max ideally and will only do about 3000 miles a year. What do you recommend for reliability and ideally, cheap road tax?

What's a reliable used car for £7000?

I am seeking a car must be petrol, automatic with a full spare wheel and large boot, plus easy to get into for a person with short legs and mobility problems. I have a Passat at the moment, but it is 15...

I recently bought a car advertised as one previous owner - but the V5C says two former keepers?

I recently bought a car from a dealer that said one owner from new and the vehicle check said one owner from new. However, now I have received the V5C it shows "no of former keepers 2" on the front? Should...

What should I look for when buying a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider?

I am looking at a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. What should I look out for? Are there any known issues or problems?

I bought a used car described as having one previous owner - but the V5C says two former keepers?

I went to view a secondhand car that was described by the dealer (in bold capital letters) as "1 Previous Owner". I was looking for a one-owner car. At the time of viewing the salesman told me the car...