We Buy Cars Hexham Blog
Practical tips on selling your car in Hexham, how to scrap a car with free collection, avoiding admin fees, and getting a fair local price across Northumberland.
Latest Articles
Buying guides
Got a car others undervalue? Ingenium diesel, Ford EcoBoost, PSA PureTech, classic, or unusual spec? We market to 13,000+ specialist dealers. You approve final price. Most sell within a week.
Kate Morrison
Author
Compare your options for selling a car in Hexham. Learn the pros and cons of private sales, buying services, and dealerships to get the best price for your vehicle.
Kate Morrison
Author
Complete guide to checking vehicle history before purchase. Learn MOT checks, HPI reports, VIN verification, clocking detection, and finance checks from Hexham dealers.
Rachel Thompson
Author
Hexham dealer exposes 8 dangerous car buying myths—from price negotiation to high mileage fears. Learn what actually matters when buying used in 2026.
Rachel Thompson
Author
Thinking about buying a car with no service history? Learn the real risks, how to assess the vehicle properly, and whether the discount justifies the gamble before you hand over cash.
Chris Walker
Author
Finance guides
PCP vs HP comparison with real cost examples. £40k car: PCP £555/mo + £10k balloon vs HP £833/mo own outright. Mileage limits, ownership, and hidden costs explained.
Rachel Thompson
Author
Calculate whether part exchange or private sale makes you more money. Includes hidden costs (time, advertising, scam risks). Car buying services often beat both options.
Rachel Thompson
Author
Complete guide to UK car insurance costs. Learn about premiums, excess, coverage types, and proven strategies to lower insurance costs by 20-65%
Chris Walker
Author
Complete guide to UK car finance from a Hexham dealer. Learn about HP, PCP, leasing, personal loans, 0% deals - with real examples and hidden costs exposed.
Kate Morrison
Author
Bad credit car finance explained by Hexham dealers. Learn approval chances, APR rates (15-25%), deposit requirements, guarantor options, and how to improve acceptance.
Chris Walker
Author
Complete UK car warranty guide from a Hexham dealer. Learn what warranties cover, exclusions, Consumer Rights Act 2015 protection, and warranty vs statutory rights.
Kate Morrison
Author
Local Hexham
Accident damage, dents, rust, high miles? Get honest valuation in Hexham. Photo-based quotes that hold at collection. Free pickup across Tyne Valley. No surprises.
Rachel Thompson
Author
Same-day car collection across Hexham + Tyne Valley. Instant bank transfer or cash on pickup. No branch visits. MOT failures, non-runners, high miles welcome. Family-run, local service.
Kate Morrison
Author
Failed MOT in Hexham? We collect same-day and handle DVLA paperwork to protect you from fines, parking tickets, and unregistered vehicle misuse. Not highest price, but safest route.
Chris Walker
Author
When should you sell your car in the UK? Carwow data shows February is best (highest prices), December worst. Registration plates, seasonality, and depreciation explained.
Kate Morrison
Author
Selling guides
Can you sell a car on finance legally? Settlement figures, PCP vs HP rules, positive/negative equity explained. Fraud risks and voluntary termination (50% rule) covered.s
Chris Walker
Author
Expert advice on choosing between electric, diesel, and petrol cars. Learn about car size, body styles, residual value, and making the best long-term investment.
Rachel Thompson
Author
Essential car maintenance tips from a Hexham dealer. Learn about oil changes, winter tyres, fluid checks, and warning lights.
Kate Morrison
Author
Hexham dealer exposes 9 hidden fees car buyers charge—admin fees up to £199, same-day payment charges, and inspection costs. Learn what UK law says and why we charge zero fees.
Chris Walker
Author