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Buying and selling guides

How to avoid deposit scams

The most common used-car scam starts with a request to pay before you've seen the car. Here's how to spot it.

Buying from a dealer or a private seller

Your rights are different, and so is the price. A plain comparison to help you decide.

How to read an MOT history

Mileage, advisories and failures tell you a lot about how a car has been looked after.

What Motorfolk's checks mean (and don't)

Badges tell you exactly what was checked and when. Here's what each one covers.