Used Car Industry News and Resources

There are a few basic facts you can use to calculate your car's market value for insurance purposes. In some cases, if you want to claim under a new-car policy, the insurer will simply check your loan document to confirm that you purchased the car new, and will then multiply the estimated cost of that loan by 0.6. Howev...

I bought my first car in 2023 and it was a Peugeot 5008. I drove that for the next 4 years and when I sold it I had made a profit of 6,000 and got a new job. It was great! The thing is, I love cars and as soon as I got my salary increase, I wanted a new car. I looked at all the options and I decided to go for a used car. I asked a guy who worked on the factory flo...

Before we get started, we need to explain a couple of terms. Used car dealer, which means selling used cars that have been previously owned, is the type of business that most people think of when they're looking for a used car. Second, used car dealers typically offer the best deals on the cars they sell, since they usually have to compete with ma...

The first question people ask when they hear about me buying a car is how much is it worth? Now I know that you are not going to get a straight answer on the web or from your mate that knows you. In fact, people are going to tell you just about any price you want to hear. That's why I decided to put together this quick guide for you all to get a quick idea of...

Who is Auto Trader? Auto Trader. The leading UK car magazine, that also sells a range of products from Car Insurance to Motability schemes for disabled motorists. At the top of the list there are a range of brands such as Auto Trader, Top Gear, The World Car Buyer, Motor Trader, and many other automotive titles to the point that there are over 50 car mag...

There are a few ways to find out the value of your car. If you're not sure, then just take a look at our list of the best car valuation tools. The information below will help you determine the right way to buy or sell a car, and how much it's worth. If you're trying to sell a car, you'll need to know the right price. Here are some tips on how to do tha...

You can sell your car to a junk yard or to a scrap metal dealer. There are many options and depending on your situation, they can be a better option than a public auction. The first thing you need to know is what you can expect to get for the car (ie not just what it's worth). Here is an article that gives a good breakdown: How much m...

If you're looking for a cheap second-hand car, you may be asking yourself how long it will take to find a good deal. Second-hand car prices have dropped in recent years, meaning you may have more options for finding a cheap car. However, because of this, buying a second-hand car can also be trickier than it used to be. Here's how to buy a second-ha...

There are a number of questions you need to answer in order to get the most out of a valuation. However, as an added bonus, having some information on hand before you go to see your local car valuation company will help you to get the best valuation for your car. When should I bring my car for a valuation? Depending on the type of...

We don't believe you should trust your car valuation to a dealer, the government or any other third party. We believe in transparency. It's the reason why we put all the data you need to find your own value. We want to give you control of your vehicle's valuation - and all the information you need to find it. Why not just use an online valuation? We und...