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WantACar is the UK's reverse car marketplace. Buyers post what they want, sellers and dealers come to them.
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Looking for a specific used car? Post your requirements and let sellers find you.
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Want a brand new car? Tell dealers your spec and let them come to you with their best prices.
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Looking for a lease deal? Post your budget and let brokers compete for your business.
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Buying Tips
Everything you need to know before buying a used car in the UK.
✓ Do's
- Always check MOT history on the DVLA website before viewing
- Request full service history and verify stamps
- Run a HPI check — confirm no outstanding finance or write-offs
- Test drive in different conditions — town and dual carriageway
- Check for rust underneath, in wheel arches and door sills
- Inspect all panel gaps — uneven gaps suggest accident damage
- Ask to see the V5C logbook and check it matches the seller
- Pay by bank transfer or card — never large amounts in cash
- Get a receipt with full details of the sale in writing
✗ Don'ts
- Don't buy a car without viewing it in person first
- Don't hand over money before the V5C is in your name
- Don't ignore warning lights during a test drive
- Don't let the seller rush you into a quick decision
- Don't buy from a seller who refuses an independent inspection
- Don't accept photocopied or laminated documents
- Don't buy if the VIN doesn't match the V5C
- Don't pay a deposit without a signed agreement
- Don't buy a car with outstanding finance without clearing it first
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