Used Cars For Sale

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One of the biggest benefits of buying a used car is the sheer variety on offer. You may find that a previous-generation model that suits your needs better than the newest version, or you could grab a great deal on a car that you can no longer buy brand-new.

A used car could also offer excellent value for money. Buying a pre-owned car means avoiding the steep depreciation that hits as soon as a new car leaves the forecourt. In most cases, you’ll get more for your money too – like a higher spec or upgraded trim for less than the cost of a new entry-level model.

For example, while a brand new Hyundai i10 Premium starts from £18,400, a well-maintained three-year-old model in the same trim could cost approximately £12,500, leaving you with a nearly-new city car and extra money for running costs, insurance, or optional tech upgrades.

Is August 2025 a good time to get a deal on a used car for sale?

Absolutely. In general, the used car market has held steady through the middle of 2025, and prices have stayed fairly flat for several months now. Average retail asking prices in June were around £16,780, which is only 0.1% up on the previous year.

Electric cars for sale are particularly good value at the moment – bad news if you're trying to sell one, but great news if you're in the market to switch to battery power. Prices have dropped by almost £7400 over the past two years, with the average price now around £23,030, according to used car analytics firm Marketcheck. Despite that, there's strong demand, with EV transactions in the first quarter of 2025 up around 58%.

The overall message for buyers is that there's plenty of used cars available to buy, especially after the March 2025 number plate change. EVs and hybrid sare more affordable than ever and represent great entry points into greener motoring. And with dealers making higher margins, there's more room for you to negotiate.

However, used convertibles and campervans typically see higher prices during the summer months, as the recent warm weather will have boosted demand. If you're not in a rush, waiting until autumn or winter could give youa  better deal. The reverse is true for 4X4s and SUVs – they tend to be more desirable in the colder months, which makes the summer a great time to shop of one. Prices are often lower, and the competition is reduced.

Find a used car for sale 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.

We only have the best quality used cars for sale from selected dealers and 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. This means you can drive away with peace of mind. 

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.  

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.