Used Cars For Sale

Choose from over 80,000 quality-checked Used Cars For Sale with heycar

One of the biggest reasons for buying a pre-owned car is that there’s a huge range of used cars for sale. You may find that a previous-generation of a current model is better suited to your needs or budget. Alternatively, you might have your sights set on something that hasn’t been around for a while.

Aside from the sheer amount of choice, buying a used car instead of a new car will mean you can spend less and avoid the financial hit of depreciation. New cars aren’t just more expensive, they can also lose a fifth of their value as soon as they drive off the forecourt.

As for stretching your money further, you can buy a better version of a used car than you could for a new model. For example, a new mid-spec Hyundai i10 will cost you around £17,300. A used, three-year-old model in the same trim will cost around £13,500, leaving you with a bang-up-to-date city car and a good chunk of change for servicing, insurance and aftermarket upgrades (infotainment, security etc) if it needs any.

Is September 2024 a good time to get a deal on a used car for sale?

With the cost of living biting and a need for all of us to make our money go further, there's never been a greater need to get a good deal when you're buying a used car.

The car market is rarely out of the headlines and has been on a bit of rollercoaster ride in recent years with used car values rising quickly when supplies dried up in the wake of the pandemic... only for those used values to come tumbling back down again. With used car values stable once again, it means that it's now a pretty good time to pick up a used car. 

Those in the market for an electric car for sale will be the biggest winners this summer. Used values on electric cars (EVs) have fallen considerably and suddenly cars that may have previously been out of budget suddenly look affordable. Take a look at Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe the Volkswagen ID3, where bargains can be found.  

September 1st signalled the registration plate change, with the DVLA releasing the new '74' plate, replacing the '24' plate that appeared back in March. With many new car buyers loving that special feeling of the latest number plate, it means they’ll be part exchanging their used cars. This swells dealer used stock, with more cars to choose from. This puts you in a strong position to negotiate and buy as the dealer has more cars to sell and meet targets. 

There are other things to consider as well. Much like motorbikes, convertibles and camper vans also sell very well in summer due to the sunny weather – so avoid buying in the hotter months if you're in the market for a used convertible as prices are likely to be strong, while there's always more demand for a 4x4 in the winter months which again, pushes up prices of these cars.

Buy a used car for sale from a dealer or entirely online with heycar

We’ve designed heycar with used car buyers in mind. Whether you know exactly what you want, or need a little more help deciding, we're sure you'll find the perfect used car for sale on heycar. You can narrow down you used car search with our filters, check out our latest car deals or get in touch with one of our helpful customer service agents via live chat.

We only have the best quality used cars for sale from selected dealers and you can even buy a used car online. We promise that all of our used cars on sale are quality checked, have a minimum of a 30 day warranty, and have covered fewer than 100,000 miles, meaning you can drive away with peace of mind. And to show you we’re serious about quality; we offer a 10-day money back guarantee.

We have a great range of used cars for sale from all the big manufacturers, while we also have used cars for sale on finance, so if you’re after Hire Purchase or a Personal Contract Purchase deals, then we can help you out. Head to our dedicated used car finance page to discover more.  

As well as listing 1000s of used cars for sale that you can buy from one of our trusted dealers, we also have a huge variety of cars for sale online as well. It couldn't be simpler. Find the car you want from our huge range of buy online used cars, buy it outright or finance it and get it delivered straight to your front door. Take a look our guide to buying online with heycar to find out more. 

What is good mileage when looking for a used car for sale?

Some used cars have been used more than others, so what can you consider high mileage? Well, the average UK annual car use is around 12,000 miles a year, which means a five-year-old used car with 60,000 miles on the clock is perfectly normal. 

Some car manufacturers offer higher mileage warranties on their cars. Kia’s seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty is industry leading, while these days a used car still has many years and many thousands of miles left in it at 100,000 miles.

If you want to be sure that your used car will last a long time, it’s worth buying one of the best cars for owner satisfaction. The annual HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index takes feedback from thousands of owners on how they rate their car in areas such as fuel economy, performance, technology, repair costs and, of course, reliability. Car brands with the most satisfied owners include Lexus, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia and Skoda. 

Insuring your used car

If you’re buying a used car then pretty much the first thing you’ll have to do is insure it. With the cost of living going up, car insurance is a frustrating but necessary expense for car owners. 

If you’re willing to shop around and be clever, though, you can save money on your car insurance. There are other tips and tricks, such as not automatically accepting your renewal quote the next year, not being afraid to haggle, adding a second driver with more experience or fitting a black box. Have a look at our list of the top 10 tips for getting cheaper car insurance – you might be able to save more money on your premiums than you think. 

Insurance brokers can also help you find a better deal while cutting your allowed mileage to the minimum will reduce your premium. It’s worth avoiding powerful or expensive cars if keeping insurance costs low is important, so why not check out our list of the cheapest cars to insure.

Car types explained

If you’re in the market for a used car, the first thing to do is to understand what type of car you need. That’s easier said than done. There’s a baffling number of car body shapes available. We explain the popular different car body types available plus their advantages and disadvantages.