Used-car buying resources.
Learn how to check a used car before buying. These guides cover MOT history, mileage, common problems, seller evidence and buyer checklists for UK used-car shoppers.
Buyer guides
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Each guide is written for the decision before viewing: whether to travel, what evidence to request and what to inspect first.
Used car checks that look beyond the MOT
Learn what a Duewise used-car check covers: model weak points, mileage context, MOT patterns, evidence gaps and buyer actions.
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Second-hand car checkCheck a second-hand car before you buy it
A UK buyer guide for checking a second-hand car before viewing: registration, MOT history, mileage, seller evidence, model problems and negotiation signals.
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Used car report UKUsed car report for UK buyers
Learn how a Duewise used-car report helps UK buyers interpret MOT history, mileage, advert claims, model weak points and seller evidence before viewing.
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Buying checklistUsed car buying checklist for UK buyers
A practical used-car buying checklist covering documents, MOT history, cold starts, leaks, tyres, brakes, test drives and negotiation evidence.
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MOT history checkHow to read MOT history before buying a used car
Understand MOT passes, failures, advisories, repeated defects, corrosion notes, mileage gaps and repair evidence before buying a used car.
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Mileage checkCar mileage check: when high mileage is a problem
Learn why car mileage depends on model, engine, age, service history and known wear points, not only the number on the advert.
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Common problemsCommon car problems and how to check them before buying
Understand common used-car problems, model-specific weak points and the service evidence to request before viewing.
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Ownership guideUsed car ownership guide after purchase
A practical ownership guide for service baselines, MOT preparation, tyre and brake checks, fluids, battery care and keeping maintenance evidence.
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