How to Calculate Diminished Value After a Car Accident in the UK
You’ve had an accident. The insurance company has arranged repairs, the bodywork looks good and the car drives normally. But…
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Car Selling
Selling your car isn’t an easy thing to do, by any means. The other side of selling cars comes from the admin side of things and reading between the lines. It’s not always as easy as exchanging cash and keys after all. You need to know your rights and laws, as well as the fiddly bits too. There’s paperwork to sign, insurances to change, tax to cancel, the works. You need to get it all done if you want to make sure you’re totally covered.
What Is Car Cloning? How to Spot a Cloned Car Before You Buy
As a vehicle inspector, one of the things I never want to assume is that a car is what the…
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Is My Car Worth Less After an Accident? How Accident Damage Affects Car Value
One question I regularly hear after a car has been damaged is: “Even if it’s repaired properly, is my car…
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What Is Car Service History? What to Check Before Buying a Used Car
When I’m inspecting a used car, there is normally a point when I ask the seller: “Can I see the…
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Buying a Used Supercar? Why a Pre-Purchase Inspection Is Essential
Buying a supercar is very different from buying an ordinary used hatchback. The basic principles are the same: check the…
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How to Change the Registered Keeper on a V5C Log Book: Simple UK Guide
I’ve inspected plenty of used cars where the mechanical side of the purchase was straightforward, but the paperwork wasn’t. The…
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How Much Is My Car Worth? A Practical Guide to Finding a Car’s True Value
“How much is this car worth?” It’s a question I hear from both sides of the used-car market. A seller…
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What Is a Car History Check and Why Do You Need One?
Buying a used car involves a certain amount of detective work. As a vehicle inspector, I can examine what is…
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