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Paperwork and checks before buying a used car
3 June 2026As well as the bodywork, a used car needs to have its paperwork in order. DGT report, ITV, encumbrances and ownership: what to check, and why, before you pay.
ReadSelling your car: the cosmetic preparation that helps (without hiding anything)
17 February 2026A clean car with its small damage fixed sells better. But preparing a car is not dressing it up: here is what is worth doing and what you should tell the buyer.
ReadWhat a paint thickness gauge reveals
9 April 2025A small hand-held device can tell whether a panel has been repainted or contains filler. Here is how it works, what it detects and where its limits lie.
ReadSigns that a used car has been in an accident
25 January 2024A well-repaired knock is not a problem; a badly repaired or hidden one is. These are the clues you can look for yourself before buying a used car.
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