10 essential things to do before buying a used car

Buying a new car is far less daunting than buying used, so it seems. For a start, there's the welcoming environment of a shiny showroom full of gleaming cars. More importantly, there's also the peace of mind of a brand new car and the long warranty that comes with it.

By comparison, used cars are a minefield of dodgy forecourts, 'sold as seen' runabouts and suspicious odometer readings. That's not the reality, mostly, but buying used i...

Second-hand car warning: know your rights

Consumers are paying an average of £425 each to fix faults with second-hand cars that are the dealer's responsibility to correct. A study by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) also found that many dealers are using illegal disclaimers like 'No Refund'. Make sure you know your rights when buying a second-hand car.

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