Your first used-car checklist
A practical sequence for checking a car, its paperwork and the costs before committing.
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Original checklists and explainers to help you ask better questions, keep evidence and plan your next step.
Prepare for an MOT without guessing
Simple preparation, useful records and questions to take to the testing station.
Read guide →Build a useful service and repair record
Record the work, date and mileage so that future decisions have evidence behind them.
Read guide →Find your car’s paint code safely
General colour and factory paint code are different. Start with the vehicle label or manufacturer.
Read guide →Compare bodywork and repair quotes fairly
Make the scope comparable before choosing a workshop on price.
Read guide →Choose a detailer or mobile valet
Understand the service, access needs and finish expectations before booking.
Read guide →Read tyre details before requesting a quote
Confirm the exact specification instead of relying on a similar-looking vehicle.
Read guide →Organise your insurance renewal information
Prepare accurate details and compare the actual cover, not just the headline figure.
Read guide →Budget for the first year of car ownership
Separate the purchase price from the costs that arrive after collecting the keys.
Read guide →A practical car-theory study routine
Use explanations, topic practice and timed review to find what you have not understood yet.
Read guide →Understand mileage readings without jumping to conclusions
Compare dates, units and source context before deciding what a discrepancy means.
Read guide →Prepare for a breakdown before it happens
Save useful information and understand the difference between a rest stop and an emergency.
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