Trusted used car dealers have been accused of selling insurance write-offs without telling buyers.

This 2017 registered Fiesta was inspected on behalf of our client who was looking to purchase a Category S insurance total loss. The dealer had advised our client that the vehicle had light repairs to the front end.

This BMW X5 had a clean history check but our client wanted the security of an inspection before his handed over in excesss of £20,000 to a trader from home.

The vehicle less than one year old, low mileage, under manufactures warranty and for sale on a main dealer forcourt. A safe purchase you would assume? and the majority are, but every now and again you may not get the car your are paying dealer peice of mind for.

Purchasing in a used car can be a daunting process however there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of making a bad investment.