Buying a used car means someone else has taken the hit of the car's initial depreciation - that's the money a car loses as soon as it’s driven off the forecourt. And that starts the moment the car turns a wheel, so looking for a deal on a nearly-new model instead of a brand-new car can save thousands.
A nearly new car is generally one that is less than a year old, and has covered less than 1000 miles. The bulk of the car's manufacturer warranty will still be valid, too, so you’ll enjoy many of the benefits of a new car, just with a much more affordable price tag.
Just as with a brand-new car, you can get finance on a nearly new car, too, with PCP an extremely popular option. This is where you pay a deposit, then finance part of the car’s value which you pay in monthly instalments, then have the option to pay a balloon payment at the end in order to own the car outright. If you don't want to keep the car, you can either return it, or swap it for a new PCP deal on a different car.
heycar listings show both the cash price and a bespoke calculation for those who want to pay in affordable monthly instalments. By buying from heycar, you also have the reassurance that every car has been quality-checked, comes with a warranty, a 10-day money-back guarantee, and dedicated customer service.
This means that even though you’re getting the benefit of the savings of buying a nearly new car, you’re still getting a lot of the reassurance that new car buyers enjoy.
And if you spot a slightly older car available on heycar, peace of mind is assured there too, as we only sell cars which are under eight years old and have fewer than 100,000 miles on the clock, so you can buy any of the models that appear on this site with total confidence.
The Hyundai i10 is a great option if you're looking for a small car that can surprise you with just how much it feels like a larger one. Yes, the 63PS petrol engine isn't the last word in performance, but the i10's interior is spacious and you get equipment like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-compatible infotainment, cruise control and a rear-view camera all included. Add in a saving of just under three grand and you're on to a winner.
The Skoda Fabia is one of the finest small cars money can buy. It's comfortable to drive, cheap to run and features a spacious interior that can cope with four adults with ease. This Colour Edition trim car comes with plenty of equipment, plus a two-tone exterior to add a little extra visual appeal. A saving of over £4000 is another big tick in its favour.
The MG HS is now in its second generation, building on what the original established as a great value, spacious family SUV with a better built interior and a fresher design inside and out. This car is a top of the range Trophy model, too, which adds an eight-speaker stereo, heated front seats and a 360-degree view parking camera to an already lengthy list of equipment.
The Volkswagen Taigo is the stylish coupe-SUV sister to the VW T-Cross, using the same frugal engines and still delivering surprising practicality, but injecting a little more flair into the looks. We picked this deal as it's for a well-equipped Style trim car, so you get equipment like sports seats, matrix LED lights, ambient interior lighting and 17-inch alloys. There's a hefty discount on offer, too.
The Nissan Qashqai is one of the UK's best-selling cars thanks to the fact that it's simply an excellent family SUV. A recent facelift, as sported by the car we've chosen here, gives the car a little more visual flair, while there's some refreshed tech that's been added under the skin, even on the base Acenta Premium trim here, that makes this nearly new Qashqai deal hard to beat.
The Kia Sportage is currently the best-selling car in the UK, with families across the land seduced by the big Kia's well-equipped interior, its ample space and its way of simply getting on with all a growing family can throw at it. In addition to a useful discount, as an exclusive car to heycar, there's free delivery, a one-year warranty and £200 cashback, too.
The Audi Q3 is one of the best premium family SUVs, and the car we've found is in well-equipped S Line trim. That means, as well as Audi's typically stylish and tech-packed interior, you can expect sports seats, sports suspension and 19-inch alloys to make your family SUV look the part. A recent discount means this Q3 is priced to sell, so don't wait to save big.
When it comes to choosing a nearly new or used car, the world is your oyster! Because you’re not limited to which models are available in a particular price bracket, you really can cast your net far and wide. If you have a budget that would buy a new and basic small car, choosing a nearly new or used car opens up far more options, from rugged SUVs, to seven-seater cars, to practical estate cars and sun-seeking convertibles. Nearly new and used hatchback cars are always popular choices, too.
You can buy a nearly new or used electric car and it is a great way to save money. New electric cars are still expensive, but used models are considerably more affordable – and here at heycar, we have more than 4000 used electric cars available to choose from.
Of course, if you prefer a regular car, you can also buy nearly new and used petrol, diesel and hybrid cars on heycar.
When you’re buying a nearly new or used car, it’s important to check the condition carefully. The car won’t be factory fresh so you’ll have to factor this in. It’s why buying only the best nearly new and used cars from somewhere like heycar is so important – particularly as you get the added reassurance of a warranty and a money-back guarantee.
Also make sure the nearly new or used car is right for your needs. Because the amount of choice is so much broader, it can be easy to get carried away by sleek high-performance coupes, when what you really need is, say, a five-door hot hatch. This is why it’s so important to do your research when buying a nearly new or used car – there’s simply so much more to choose from.
A nearly new car is one that generally is less than a year old, with fewer than 10,000 miles on the clock.
At heycar, nearly new and used cars listed on the site are all aged eight years and under, with less than 100,000 miles on the clock. This means only the very best nearly new and used cars are available.
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