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 Vehicle History Check From Independent Inspector’s Perspective
When I inspect a used car for somebody, I want two different questions answered. The first is: what has been…
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Top 5 Used Car Buying Mistakes: An Inspector Explains What Buyers Get Wrong
Buying a used car isn’t Primark. I sometimes wish more buyers approached the used-car market with that sentence in their…
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How to Buy a Car for £1,000: Used Car Inspector’s Guide
Can you still buy a usable car for £1,000? Yes. Can you simply open the classifieds, sort from cheapest to…
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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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The 6 Step Guide to Buying A Car From A Private Seller
Buying a car from a private seller can be one of the best ways to find a good used vehicle…
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How to Rotate Your Tires at Home (If You’ve Never Done It Before)
If you’ve never rotated a set of tyres before, I understand why the job can look more complicated than it…
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The First Car Ever Made: How the Benz Patent-Motorwagen Changed Automotive History
As a vehicle inspector, I spend most of my working life looking at technology that motorists barely think about. Electronic…
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How to understand Tyre Markings: What’s Written on Your Tyres
Tyres are one of the most important yet overlooked parts of any vehicle. While they may seem like simple rubber…
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