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Future used car risk checks for UK buyers

  • Helping New Drivers Buy Their First Car More Safely

    Passing your driving test is a huge milestone, but buying your first car can be just as daunting. Many new drivers have never bought a vehicle before. They often don’t know what questions to ask, what warning signs to look for or how to judge whether a car is genuinely a good buy. That’s why…

  • Buying a Used Car? Why a History Check Is Only the First Step

    Buying a used car can feel confusing. A traditional car history check can tell you important facts about a vehicle’s past, but many buyers are still left wondering what those facts actually mean and what they should do next. That’s where Riskey is different. A sensible way to buy a used car Here’s why each…

  • Ford EcoBoost wet belt problems explained

    Ford EcoBoost wet belt problems explained

    Ford’s 1.0 EcoBoost engine became hugely popular in the UK thanks to strong fuel economy and low tax costs. But many owners later discovered expensive wet belt failures that can destroy the engine if servicing is missed or incorrect oil is used. What is a wet belt? Unlike a normal timing belt that runs dry…

  • What to check before buying a used diesel car

    What to check before buying a used diesel car

    Buying a used diesel can still make good financial sense in the UK, but many buyers focus only on price, mileage and MOT history. The bigger costs often appear later through DPF problems, EGR faults, injector wear and missed servicing.