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 you should look for when buying a second hand car that will help you ensure it is safe, legal and in a reasonable condition.

Your rights and what you need to know before you buy a car at a live or online auction.

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.

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.

Your rights and what you need to know when you buy a second-hand car over the internet.