Used Cars For Sale

Choose quality-checked used cars for sale

One of the biggest benefits of buying a used car is the sheer variety on offer. You may find that a previous-generation model that suits your needs better than the newest version, or you could grab a great deal on a car that you can no longer buy brand-new.

A used car could also offer excellent value for money. Buying a pre-owned car means avoiding the steep depreciation that hits as soon as a new car leaves the forecourt. In most cases, you’ll get more for your money too – like a higher spec or upgraded trim for less than the cost of a new entry-level model.

For example, while a brand new Hyundai i10 Premium starts from £18,400, a well-maintained three-year-old model in the same trim could cost approximately £12,500, leaving you with a nearly-new city car and extra money for running costs, insurance, or optional tech upgrades.

What is good mileage when looking for a used car for sale?

Some used cars have been used more than others, so what can you consider high mileage? Well, the average UK annual car use is around 12,000 miles a year, which means a five-year-old used car with 60,000 miles on the clock is perfectly normal. 

Some car manufacturers offer higher mileage warranties on their cars. Kia’s seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty is industry leading, while these days a used car still has many years and many thousands of miles left in it at 100,000 miles.

If you want to be sure that your used car will last a long time, it’s worth buying one of the best cars for owner satisfaction. The annual HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index takes feedback from thousands of owners on how they rate their car in areas such as fuel economy, performance, technology, repair costs and, of course, reliability. Car brands with the most satisfied owners include Lexus, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia and Skoda. 

Insuring your used car

If you’re buying a used car then pretty much the first thing you’ll have to do is insure it. With the cost of living going up, car insurance is a frustrating but necessary expense for car owners. 

If you’re willing to shop around and be clever, though, you can save money on your car insurance. There are other tips and tricks, such as not automatically accepting your renewal quote the next year, not being afraid to haggle, adding a second driver with more experience or fitting a black box. 

Car types explained

If you’re in the market for a used car, the first thing to do is to understand what type of car you need. That’s easier said than done. There’s a baffling number of car body shapes available. We explain the popular different car body types available plus their advantages and disadvantages.