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What is the most economical car I can buy?

When buying a new car, we can often get excited about new features, its colour, and look, but it is also a great idea to consider running costs. Fuel prices fluctuate, but it’s rare that they drop a huge amount, so your new car needs to be affordable to fill up, especially if you use it regularly. This guide will show you some of the most economical cars available, helping you pick the right one for you.

We also have a helpful guide to buying a used car for you to read before you purchase anything second-hand.

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Best used SUVs to buy

The SUV market is growing at a fast pace, with the newest models offering drivers a combination of practicality, ride comfort, safety and the option for hybrid or electric. While purchasing a new SUV is an exciting prospect, a huge range of used SUVs are available which will cost less to buy without compromising on good value.

Whether you know them as SUVs, 4x4s or jeeps, the vehicles on this list are judged by their spaciousness, smoothness while driving, as well as by the extras offered to utilise that ample interior space. Flexible in multiple roles – as a family car or off-roader – it’s definitely worth considering what bargains you can find (you may be surprised by the breadth and affordability of what’s available).

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Hidden Dangers When Buying a Used Car: Clocking, Cloning, Ringing and Cut & Shut Explained

What should you be looking out for when buying a used car? There are various practices that unscrupulous sellers can use to make more money or hide criminal activity. Car clocking, cloning, ringing and ‘cut and shuts’ are the main pitfalls to watch out for.

Car clocking is when a vehicle’s odometer is tampered with, so that the mileage shown on the dashboard is lower than its actual mileage. The clock has literally been turned back. Sellers can make thousands more from a car with a significantly reduced mileage, and there are companies that openly advertise clocking services. Modern cars have digital odometers, but they can still be hacked into from a computer and adjusted. As well as costing you more than it should have done, buying a clocked car can be dangerous, as parts are more worn on an older car, and you are more likely to have an accident.

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Dos and don’ts of getting rid of your old car

There comes a time in the life of any vehicle when it’s no longer safe or practical to use. What’s more, if you continue to drive an older car that’s not roadworthy, you could incur a hefty fine and some unnecessary points on your driving licence.

For thousands of drivers who have owned just a single vehicle for many years, they may have no idea how or when to get rid of a car. Nearly 1.5 million vehicles are scrapped in the UK each year, so it’s by no means a niche industry anymore.

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Can I sell my car without the log book?

Yes, you can sell a car without a log book, or V5C document. But it will be harder to do so without proof of ownership, and you might have to lower the price. It is easy to apply for a replacement log book, and reassure anyone buying the car that you are the registered owner.

If you are planning on selling your car, but you’ve realised you don’t have your log book, you might be concerned that it’s not possible to transfer ownership of your vehicle without it.

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