​Buying a used car is a route to owning a fantastic vehicle at a fraction of the price you’d pay for a brand-new example, in theory at least. If you want everything to turn out perfectly with your used car purchase, you need to go in prepared and make the right decisions.  

Used cars make all kinds of financial sense but with extra variables like car valuation, age and condition to take into account - plus all the websites, dealers, brokers and private sellers competing for the used car buyer’s business - things can get confusing.

Fortunately, we’re here to guide you through the process of buying a great second-hand car at the right price, with the level of service you want. Our handy used car buying guides are packed with information to help you identify the best used cars to buy in each market sector.

Once you’ve found your ideal model, visiting our parent site carwow.co.uk will let you find competitive finance and leasing deals on used cars with all the hassle stripped away. You can pick from thousands of used cars and arrange finance while sitting comfortably at home. Carwow’s friendly customer service advisors will guide you through the process, right up to the point where your new car is delivered to your house - without you ever having to visit a showroom, speak to a salesperson or even step out of your front door.

We also have a range of top used car buying advice that will furnish you with the top tips you need to successfully negotiate the rest of the UK used car market, whether you’re buying a car privately, visiting independent dealers and franchised dealerships or planning to buy a car online.

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