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Buying and selling your car – made easy with RAC

For most of us, buying a car – whether new or used – will be the second biggest single purchase after our homes. While driving off for the first time after the purchase is always a great experience, getting there can be fraught with obstacles and potentially expensive problems. When you’re running a car, there are many things you need to remember - from the MOT and car tax to breakdown cover and car insurance.

If you’re selling a car, it’s great when you’ve done the deal but what about everything you need to look out for on the way? How do you advertise your car? How can you be confident of getting a fair price? What’s the most secure way to handle financial transactions?

But neither need be tricky. All the good advice you need is right here – just click each link for more information. Make our common sense checks to help you buy with confidence and sell with ease.

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