What to watch out for when buying a secondhand car
When you buy a car your rights depend on who you bought it from. This section explains what you need to watch out for when buying a car from different kinds of sellers
This content applies to England
What to watch out for when buying a secondhand car
What you should look for when buying a second hand car that will help you ensure it is safe, legal and in a reasonable condition.
Buying a car at an auction
Your rights and what you need to know before you buy a car at a live or online auction.
Buying a car from a dealer
Key things you need to remember when buying a car from a private seller including personal safety, finding out what you can about the car, and checking that a dealer isn't pretending to be a private seller.
Buying a car from a private seller
What you need to remember when you buy a second hand car from a dealer including finding a reliable dealer, questions to ask the dealer, test drives and agreeing the deal.
Buying a car on the internet
Your rights and what you need to know when you buy a second-hand car over the internet.











