Skoda John

I checked within 10 miles of me and found 42 cars on one sales site for under $750 and one for as little as $150.

UK cars have a strict annual test which covers Structure, brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights and electrics, exhaust and emissions and even the wiring for a trailer plug if fitted.

Many were described as spares or repair to stop the dealer having to offer the 3 months warranty required on used cars in the UK.

Most had some test still left on them if not a full year and some did have 3 months Warranty as well.

My neighbour just bought a 2003 Mitsubishi double cab pickup with hard top in good condition and a years test for $1750 with only 40000 miles on it.

I worked with someone who never paid more than $380 for cars and usually kept them 2 or 3 years then picked up another when it gave trouble.

I have converted all prices to USD from UK pounds.