Guides and numbers for used-car dealers across Europe – auctions, import and export, VAT, pricing and running a dealership.
MG cars on the used market: ZS, HS plug-in and MG3 hybrid demand, warranty, build quality and how MG residual values compare.
7 min readElectric carsMG electric car used buying guide: MG4 and ZS EV battery health, 7-year warranty, common faults and why MG residual values are low.
7 min readElectric carsMini electric car used buying guide: Cooper SE battery, real range, charging, common faults and who buys a short-range used EV.
7 min readPricing & valuationMost reliable cars for used-car dealers: models and engines with the fewest comebacks and warranty claims, and how reliability affects price and margin.
7 min readRunning a dealershipMotor trade insurance price and cover for car dealers: road risk, stock and premises, liability, test drives, cars in transit and lower premiums.
8 min readPricing & valuationNew car registrations in Europe in 2026 and what they mean for used car supply, ex-lease returns and prices over the next three years.
6 min readVAT & taxNew means of transport VAT rule explained: cars under six months or 6,000 km, why VAT is due in the destination country and how it affects dealers.
7 min readElectric carsNissan Leaf 12V battery failures: why Leafs refuse to start, how to test and replace the 12-volt battery and avoid auction surprises.
7 min readElectric carsNissan Leaf battery life and degradation: capacity bars, LeafSpy state-of-health readings, rapid charging effects and real-world range for dealers.
7 min readElectric carsNissan Leaf battery replacement cost, new versus used packs, module repairs and when replacing the battery makes sense for resale.
7 min readElectric carsNissan Leaf battery size by year: 24, 30, 40 and 62 kWh versions, real range, how to identify each and how capacity drives used prices.
6 min readElectric carsNissan Leaf battery upgrade options: 40 and 62 kWh conversions, cost, registration and warranty issues, and how upgraded Leafs are valued.
7 min readElectric carsNissan Leaf battery warranty explained: years and kilometres, the 9-bar capacity rule, how claims work and whether cover transfers to a buyer.
7 min readPricing & valuationQashqai car buying guide for dealers: J10, J11 and J12 generations, 1.2 DIG-T oil use, dCi diesels, CVT gearbox, e-Power and resale prices.
7 min readImport & exportNo CoC for an imported car? How to get a CoC from the maker, what it may cost, when individual vehicle approval is needed and how it should cut your bid.
7 min readImport & exportNoVA Austria explained for dealers: the CO2 formula, which year's rules apply to used imports, the tax base, who pays and the effect on import profit.
7 min readImport & exportHow the NoVA refund on export works under § 12a NoVAG: the 48-month rule, the refund amount, proof of export and the effect on Austrian export prices.
7 min readTrade auctionsHow online vehicle auctions work for European dealers: timed vs live bidding, condition reports, cross-border VAT and how to judge an unseen car's margin.
8 min readPricing & valuationHow dealers value a part exchange car – check the retail market, deduct VAT, preparation and margin, and make trade-in offers customers accept.
8 min readPricing & valuationPeugeot 1.2 PureTech engine problems: wet timing belt wear, oil consumption, affected Peugeot, Citroen and Opel models and repair costs.
7 min readPricing & valuationPeugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech engine problems: oil consumption, belt debris, warning lights and what a dealer should check before buying.
7 min readPricing & valuationPeugeot 208 1.2 PureTech engine problems: which 208 years are affected, belt and oil checks, warranty status and resale impact.
7 min readPricing & valuationPeugeot 308 1.2 PureTech engine problems on the T9 and new 308: belt, oil pump and turbo checks plus resale value effects.
7 min readElectric carsPeugeot electric cars used buying guide: e-208, e-2008 and e-308 battery health, charger faults, real range and resale value.
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