Car Guides

Everything you need to buy, sell, or grow your automotive business

Free, practical guides from the Car Spot team

Covering personal car sales, dealer listings, garage management, and everything in between.

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Selling Your Car Safely as a Woman

How to sell your car privately in the UK without handing out your phone number, fielding spam calls, or being talked down to. Stay anonymous, screen buyers, and stay in control.

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Selling Your Car to a Dealer

Selling your car to a dealer is faster and easier than a private sale, but usually nets a little less. How much less, when it’s worth it, and how to get a better price — including letting local dealers compete for your car.

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6 min readPersonal

Sell Privately or Trade In? (UK)

Should you sell your car privately or trade it in? Compare trade-in value vs private-sale proceeds, the hidden costs, and how to decide which nets more.

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8 min readPersonal

Used Electric Car Buying Guide

Buying a used electric car in the UK? Check battery health, real-world range, charging, warranty and history — plus an HPI check and a buyer checklist.

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Light blue vintage-style Fiat 500 on a Cotswolds stone street
12 min readPersonal

V5C Logbook Explained

Everything you need to know about the V5C registration certificate, including what it contains, why buyers demand it, and what to do if yours is lost or incorrect.

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10 min readPersonal

What to Do After Selling Your Car

The sale is done—but the admin isn't. Cancel your tax, notify the DVLA, and sort your insurance correctly to avoid fines and liability after the handover.

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9 min readPersonal

What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

A no-stone-unturned checklist for buying a used car privately in the UK: from MOT history checks and exterior inspection to paperwork, finance checks, and ownership transfer.

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