WightWheels Blog
Buying & selling tips, scam avoidance, local car market insights, and maintenance guides.
Best Small SUVs for UK Roads (Easy to Park, Good MPG)
# Best Small SUVs for UK Roads (Easy to Park, Good MPG) Juke 1.6 petrol, Captur TCe, Puma EcoBoost (history!), Kamiq, Kona. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
How to Sell Your Car Fast on the Isle of Wight (Step-by-Step)
# How to Sell Your Car Fast on the Isle of Wight Follow this checklist to maximise interest and reduce time-wasters: 1. **Price to the market.** Search [Browse](/browse) for similar cars and undercut slightly. 2. **Clean + prep.** Interior, exterior, tyres, fluids. 3. **Great photos.** 12+ images, landscape,…
Seasonal Pricing Trends in the UK Used Car Market
# Seasonal Pricing Trends in the UK Used Car Market Convertibles rise spring/summer; 4x4s before winter; plate-change months can soften used prices. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
UK Road Tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) Bands Explained
# UK Road Tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) Bands Explained Post-2001 uses CO₂ g/km; very new cars have different first vs standard; pre-2001 based on engine size. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist (Downloadable)
# Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist (Downloadable) Exterior: gaps, overspray, rust. Tyres/brakes: even wear, no judder. Engine bay: leaks, belts, coolant. Interior: switches/AC. Drive: cold start, clutch slip test. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
Part-Exchange vs Private Sale: Which Gets You More?
# Part-Exchange vs Private Sale: Which Gets You More? PX is quick but less money; private sale more effort but higher price. Try private 7–10 days; use PX quote as floor. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the…
Real Cost of Car Ownership on the Isle of Wight
# Real Cost of Car Ownership on the Isle of Wight Short trips suit small petrols; groups 1–10 cheaper to insure. Factor occasional ferry costs. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
Buying or Selling a Car Involving the Ferry? Logistics Guide
# Buying or Selling a Car Involving the Ferry? Logistics Guide Meet near terminals, pre-agree payment, allow buffer time. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
Vehicle History (HPI-Type) Checks: What to Look For
# Vehicle History (HPI-Type) Checks: What to Look For Confirm no finance, not Cat A/B/S/N, mileage progression OK, VIN/engine match. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
How to Write a Car Listing That Converts (Templates Inside)
# How to Write a Car Listing That Converts (Templates Inside) **Headline:** Year Make Model + Spec + Mileage + MOT. Include ownership, service history, MOT advisories, keys, tyres/brakes, known issues. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the…
How to Photograph Your Car So It Sells Faster
# How to Photograph Your Car So It Sells Faster Great images can **double inquiries**. Shoot at golden hour; keep horizons level; show defects honestly. Shot list: front 3/4, rear 3/4, both sides, interior, boot, wheels/tyres, engine bay, defects. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create…
How to Avoid Scams When Buying or Selling a Car (2025 Guide)
Learn the exact steps to avoid overpayment scams, fake escrow, unsafe payment requests, and risky viewing behaviours. Includes buyer/seller checklists, copy-paste message scripts, and safe payment flow. <a href="/blog/how-to-avoid-scams-when-buying-or-selling-a-car" className="inline-flex items-center rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-4 py-2 mt-4 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow hover:bg-indigo-700" > Read the full 2025 guide →…
Welcome to the WightWheels Blog
# Welcome to the WightWheels Blog This is our new home for **buying guides, selling tips,** and Isle of Wight motoring news. - New platform features - Local market trends - Guides for safer, faster sales [Browse listings](/browse) to see what’s new on the island.
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Electric Car Charging on the Isle of Wight: What to Know
# Electric Car Charging on the Isle of Wight: What to Know Plan home charging, map public points, consider off-peak tariffs, pre-condition in winter. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
DVLA Paperwork When Selling a Car (Private Sale, UK)
# DVLA Paperwork When Selling a Car (Private Sale, UK) V5C online/green slip, sales receipt, cancel insurance & tax after transfer; keep copy of buyer ID/receipt. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
Best Used Cars Under £5,000 on the Isle of Wight (2025)
# Best Used Cars Under £5,000 on the Isle of Wight (2025) Finding a **solid used car under £5,000** is very doable on the Island if you focus on reliability, simple maintenance and parts availability. ## Great £5k candidates - **Toyota Yaris (2009–2014)** — low insurance groups, timing…
Best Used Cars Under £3,000 on the Isle of Wight
# Best Used Cars Under £3,000 on the Isle of Wight On a **£3k budget**, prioritise condition over year or mileage. Good bets: Aygo/107/C1, Hyundai i10, Ford Ka (check rust), Kia Picanto. Avoid neglected diesels and unknown autos. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your…
Best First Cars for New Drivers in the UK (Cheap to Insure)
# Best First Cars for New Drivers in the UK (Cheap to Insure) Aygo/107/C1, i10, Picanto, Fiesta 1.25, Up!/Citigo/Mii. Look for documented maintenance. --- **Next steps:** - [Browse current listings](/browse) - [Create your listing](/listings/new) - See more guides on the [WightWheels Blog](/blog)
Best Cheap Automatics for Island Driving
# Best Cheap Automatics for Island Driving Intro paragraph here. Link to [Browse](/browse) and other posts. ## Subheading Use **Markdown** (lists, tables, images with alt text).
How to Avoid Scams When Buying or Selling a Car (2025 Guide)
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