How does DriveDeck help me buy a car?

Paste any car listing link from AutoTrader, eBay Motors or Gumtree and DriveDeck scans it for specs, pros, cons, MOT status and a buy-score, then ranks your shortlist side by side so you can compare and decide with confidence.

Is DriveDeck free to use?

Building a shortlist, comparing cars and checking MOT status is free. A full paid vehicle history check is available via VRM Check UK before you buy.

What is a good DriveDeck buy-score?

DriveDeck scores each listing 0-100 on overall buy-worthiness for the price. Scores of 75 and above are strong, 55-74 are fair, and below 55 suggest caution.

SEAT Leon used buying guide

A sharper, cheaper Golf. Mechanically identical underneath, so buy on service history rather than spec sheet.

Medium riskTypical from ~£5,500

Common issues to watch

•Shares the Golf's DSG, TSI timing-chain and TDI DPF/EGR weaknesses — history is everything.
•Front coil springs snap and top mounts knock; rear suspension bushes wear on higher-mileage cars.
•Infotainment (MIB) freezes and window/lock electrical faults show up on earlier Mk3 cars.

What to check before you buy

Verify DSG servicing if automatic.
Listen for cold-start chain rattle on TSI petrols.
Inspect springs and test the media system and windows.

Our verdict

A sharper, cheaper Golf. Mechanically identical underneath, so buy on service history rather than spec sheet.

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