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Buying a second-hand car
For many people this is the second most expensive purchase you’ll make other than when you buy a property.
When considering the purchase of a used vehicle there are some simple checks you can carry out:
- MOT history
- service history
- accident / recall history
These checks can help you protect yourself from purchasing a faulty, un-roadworthy, clocked or stolen car, or from an online seller posing as a private seller (this can restrict your rights should anything go wrong)
Check a used vehicle you’re buying – Gov.uk provides helpful advice to follow before you see the vehicle and when you go to see the vehicle.
After your purchase
If you’re experiencing problems after you’ve bought a used vehicle you may have legal rights available to you.
Problem with a used car – Citizens Advice provides guidance and advice
You can report a trader to Citizens Advice by calling 0808 223 1133.