Buying Guides03 Feb 2026
Buying Your First Car: The 10 Checks That Prevent Expensive Mistakes
A focused checklist for first-time buyers. These checks prevent finance, write-off, and identity surprises.
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Short, useful reads on MOT history, finance checks, and all the small details that can save you a big headache later.
Buying Guides03 Feb 2026
How to Read Your MOT History
MOT history is one of the best risk checks before you buy. Here is how to read it properly.
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Buying Guides03 Feb 2026
Private Sale vs Dealer: What Is Safer for First-Time Buyers?
Dealers can offer more protection, but a private sale can be fine if you run the right checks.
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Buying Guides03 Feb 2026
V5C and VIN Checks: How to Verify a Car Is Legit
Match the VIN, V5C, and plates before you pay a deposit. It is the quickest way to spot fraud.
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Vehicle Checks26 Jan 2026
The Complete Guide to Vehicle History Checks in the UK
Everything you need to know about reading a vehicle history report. From write-off categories to stolen markers, this guide explains what each check means.
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Buying Guides25 Jan 2026
Buying a Used Car? The 12-Point Reality Checklist
A no-nonsense checklist for used car buyers. Use it before you commit to a purchase.
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Company25 Jan 2026
Why We Built Cheap As Checks (and Why We Keep It Cheap)
We are officially the cheapest checking platform out there. Here is the short, playful story behind it.
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Costs & Risk25 Jan 2026
Cat S vs Cat N: What It Really Means for a Car's Value
Cat S and Cat N are insurance write-off categories. Here is what they mean, how they affect value, and what to check before you buy.
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Costs & Risk25 Jan 2026
Mileage Mistakes: How Clocking Shows Up in MOT History
Clocking is when mileage is rolled back. Here is how it often appears in MOT history and what to look for.
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Costs & Risk25 Jan 2026
Outstanding Finance Explained (and How to Avoid It)
Buying a car with outstanding finance can be costly. Here is what it means, why it matters, and how to avoid it.
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MOT & DVSA25 Jan 2026
MOT History 101: How to Read Advisories Without Panic
A simple guide to MOT results, advisories, and what they actually mean when buying a used car.
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Ownership & Records25 Jan 2026
ServiceStamp Launches: The Missing Piece of Service History Checks
ServiceStamp says it can pull verified service records straight from manufacturer systems. Here is what that means for used car buyers.
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Vehicle Checks25 Jan 2026
What Is an HPI Check (and Why People Use the Term for Everything)
HPI is a brand, but people use it to mean any vehicle history check. Here is what it usually includes, and what it does not.
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