Ask the seller
A ready-to-copy message that gets the important questions out of the way.
First car? You’re in the right place.Found a car?
Found a car?
Let’s suss it out.
Big purchase. Loads of questions. We’ll help you make sense of the costs, the paperwork and what to ask before you commit.
Human second opinion|No pressure to buy
A second opinion on your buying decision. Not a mechanic’s inspection.
Let’s start with the car
Got your eye on one?
Pop in the number plate if you have it. No plate yet? You can still get started.
Free to start. No card details. No stress.
01 The money02 The details03 The game plan
A little less overthinking
See it in 30 seconds.
My First Ride
Free stuff that actually helps
A little help before you spend a lot.
No email gate. No card details. Pick the bit you need.
Take a viewing checklist
Tick the steps and download a copy to keep on your phone.
Know your running costs
Put in your real figures. See what’s missing before committing.
Use it free
Before you commitLooks like the one?
Looks like the one?
Let’s ask the right questions.
Big feelings. Real money. Get your budget, evidence and next step sorted.
Check the car I’ve found
Your first ride starts with prepFrom “I’ve passed!”
From “I’ve passed!”
to “I’ve got this.”
Insurance, fuel, paperwork and upkeep. One thing at a time, in plain English.
Explore the driver essentialsA little prep. A lot less guesswork.
Let’s do the quick bits.
Try your numbers or get your viewing questions sorted.
The whole first-ride journey
All the bits nobody
puts in the car advert.
Tap a topic. Get the basics. Know what to check next.
Insurance
That cheap motor might come with a very different insurance bill.
Fuel
Work out what your usual journeys will cost you.
Driving test
Get properly prepared before your big day.
Theory
Road signs, everyday decisions and spotting hazards.
Black box
Know what the policy measures and what happens next.
Maintenance
Get to know the basics without playing mechanic.
Servicing
Know what was done, when—and what might be due.
A human second opinion
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Our remote review organises the questions and evidence. A qualified mechanic handles physical inspections and diagnosis.
Illustrative stock photography: Pexels. People shown are not customers or endorsers.
Looks good. What’s missing?
We’ll help turn “I’m not sure” into proper questions for the seller.
Cheap to buy. Cheap to keep?
Insurance, fuel, tax and repairs all count. Let’s look beyond the price tag.
A second opinion. Plain English.
A human reviews what you send and explains what to do next.
Here’s the sort of help you get
You don’t need to
know everything.
You just need to know what matters. We’ll help you work out what’s missing, what to ask and when it’s worth getting a mechanic involved.
Have a look at an exampleDecision review
Fictional example2014 Ford Fiesta
£4,250 asking price · First-time buyer
Pause and gather evidence
Service invoices and ownership costs need confirming.
- Insurance quote
- Missing
- Service history
- Unconfirmed
- Next step
- Ask the seller
Rather talk it through?
Got a question? Give us a shout.
Found a car, stuck on the paperwork or just not sure where to start? Message us. Please avoid sharing bank details or personal documents.
The First Ride Note
Car stuff.
Without the waffle.
One useful first-car lesson a week when we launch. The stuff you wish someone had told you.