Buying a used carBuy used cars: useful contacts
Used car data checks
The following organisations can help you run used car data checks when you buy used cars:
These useful contacts will help you with your used car queries
The AA – 0800 085 3007
Autotrader – 01722 435 500
Carwatch UK – 0870 118 1630
DVLA Vehicle Check – 0870 240 0010
Experian (Car Data Check) – 0870 6000 838
Green Flag – 0845 246 1557
HPI – 01722 422 422
Parker's online – 0870 010 9770
RAC – 0800 085 2529
Used car inspections
These organisations can arrange used car inspections:
The AA – 0800 085 3007
Green Flag – 0870 400 2410
RAC – 0800 085 2529
Used car valuations
Don't pay too much when you buy used cars. These websites have more on used car valuations.
The AA – 0800 085 3007
Autotrader – 01722 435 500
Parker's online – 0870 010 9770
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Used cars in internet classifieds
You'll find used car adverts on each of these websites; they're a useful resource when you want to buy used cars. If you're selling a used car, the Which? guide to used car adverts tells you all you need to know.
Used car supermarkets
Car Giant – 0844 482 4100
Motorpoint – 0845 413 3000
Oneswoop – 0844 445 7847
More useful advice for used car buyers
MOT hotline – 0845 600 5977
Used car auctions
Society of Motor Auctions – 01788 538 301
Information on your legal obligations when buying used cars
The government's used car guide
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