These are used cars that go through a strict inspection and have to meet stringent manufacturer criteria. We offer a variety of approved used cars here at Stoneacre, from brands including Volvo, Vauxhall, Ford and Honda.
Here are a few cars that are suitable for families when on a budget:
Read more about the best & safest family cars in our useful blog here.
There are many best used cars that are cheap to insure, these include*:
*Please note insurance groups listed here are for lower spec models
Used cars depreciate at different rates, so it depends on factors like previous owners, servicing history and the car’s age. High mileage cars often have lower depreciation, while it's the other way around for lower mileage vehicles. You can quickly find out how much your car is worth by heading to our free valuation tool.
Ask yourself this - what are you looking for in a car? If it's something that's easy on the wallet, then used cars are the way to go. However, some may find that new cars are a better fit, but you need to be able to afford it. Either which way you go, we can work with you to try and find a finance package that suits you.
Under the new road tax rules, introduced in April 2020, only electric vehicles are exempt from road tax. However, used cars registered between March 2001 and 31 March 2017 that produce CO2 that's less than 100g/km are also exempt. It's well worth to check before purchasing a used car so you're aware of such costs and impact to the environment.
Yes, we have a lot of used car finance deals you can choose from - whether that's 0% finance, nil deposit offers or our popular PCP and HP options. Head out here to learn more about our used car finance services.
According to CAP HPI data, the following cars have the slowest depreciation rate after three years:
Avoid used cars that haven't been properly checked by professional technicians and don't have required documents. Also, don't forget to check if the odometer has been tampered with - the technique is used by fraudsters to increase the value of a used car.
Luckily at Stoneacre, we put every used car through stringent checks to ensure they are truly road-worthy, while also having no outstanding finance or dodgy histories.
While at Stoneacre, every car goes through comprehensive checks, there are a few factors you can ask us about when viewing a used car:
And finally, don't forget to take it for a test drive to truly understand if the car is the right one for you!
You should have driver's license handy, as well as your insurance details to prove that you can legally drive. You'll also need to take care of road tax (VED) before collecting your used car. Additionally, don't forget to bring proof of ID & address and bank details - these may not be needed but are still good to bring just in case.
Our used cars typically start at just over £4,000, with finance available from under £100pm, but there are some factors that can affect your monthly cost, such as:
Here are the most popular & best small city cars to buy second-hand:
You can easily find used cars online near you by adding your location when searching for vehicles at Stoneacre. You can also visit our dealership pages to see which manufacturers they offer, their used stock & to contact them directly if you have any questions about used cars.
We offer competitive prices on thousands of used cars, so there's always something to suit your requirements.
You can reserve a used car easily with Stoneacre - each car has the Reserve option where you can tell us more about yourself, and reserve the vehicle there and then. Collection of the vehicle can then be arranged between you and the dealership. All the cars are thoroughly cleaned and handed to you while keeping to social distancing protocols.
Used cars aren't subject to VAT if they are sold by a private seller. Meanwhile, car dealer's second-hand vehicles VAT is paid for by the business, so it costs nothing to the buyer.