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The True Cost of Owning a Used Car: What Nobody Adds Up Before They Buy

The purchase price is the number everyone negotiates. The total cost of ownership over three years is the number that determines whether the car was actually affordable. These two numbers are rarely the same, and the gap between them is where most used car budget surprises live.

8 min read 11 May 2026

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PCP vs HP Car Finance: Which Is Better for a Used Car?

Finance on a used car can make sense — or it can cost you a fortune. Here's the plain-English breakdown of PCP vs HP, and which one actually works better for used car buyers.

3 min read 03 May 2026

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How to Transfer Car Ownership: The V5C Guide That Covers Everything

The V5C is not a proof of ownership — it's a registration document. Understanding the difference, completing the transfer correctly, and knowing what to do when the V5C is missing or wrong saves a lot of avoidable DVLA complications.

9 min read 22 Mar 2026

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Outstanding Finance on a Used Car: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Protect Yourself

If you buy a used car that still has finance owing on it, the finance company can repossess the vehicle — even from you, as the innocent buyer. This happens more often than most people realise, and the protection in UK law is narrower than most buyers assume.

9 min read 12 Mar 2026