Second-hand car lot in Doncaster goes up in flames destroying 900 vehicles

Second-hand car lot in Doncaster goes up in flames destroying 900 vehicles and leaving nothing but charred remains as astonishing pictures show scale of devastation Fire crews were called to the site in Carcroft, Doncaster, around 10pm on Friday More than 40 firefighters, along with police drone unit, worked through night The fire service has … Read more

Crafty mum transforms a secondhand chest of drawers into luxury on-trend decor

From trash to treasure: Crafty mum transforms a secondhand chest of drawers into a luxury piece using a sander and a splash of paint An Australian mum has transformed a second hand chest of drawers  Christy has experience in painting furniture but hasn’t done so for three years   But after having a cortisone injection she … Read more

Second-hand taffata gown with bodice encrusted with diamante was huge message of support from Queen

For Princess Beatrice, this was the ultimate ‘something borrowed’. Fashion is so often used to make a statement and this gown, personally loaned by the Queen, sends a huge message of her support to a much-loved granddaughter on her wedding day. The Queen Mary tiara – worn by the Queen when she married Prince Philip … Read more

Bag a designer bargain! Charity shops are flooded with secondhand gems post-lockdown

Could YOU bag a designer bargain at your local charity shop? Stores are flooded with luxury items after lockdown clearouts – including £26 Dolce and Gabbana shoes and vintage Balenciaga for £45 Fashion lovers set to reap benefits of Britons’ lockdown wardrobe decluttering Nation is set to discard 67 million items of clothing and 22 … Read more

Nomadic couple ditch the nine to five to travel Europe in a secondhand van

A nomadic couple who quit their jobs to seek adventure, have revealed how they customised their home on wheels – complete with double bed, bathroom and its very own projector for watching Netflix on the beach. Harriet Evans, 28, and Josh Wycherley, 26, who met seven years ago while working at an adventure camp in … Read more

The most reliable second-hand family large SUVs

The SUV market has boomed in recent years with more and more drivers wanting high-riding cars that given them a better sensation of safety. But while demand is high, so are prices for new models – which explains why so many are turning to the second-hand market to purchase large family-friendly SUVs at affordable fees. … Read more

How you can save THOUSANDS of pounds on your home renovation by buying second-hand kitchens

Customers stand to save tens of thousands of pounds by buying kitchens second-hand, an expert has explained.  Helen Lord, 52, founder of Cheshire-based Used Kitchen Exchange, told how it is ‘not uncommon’ for customers to save in excess of £60,000 on a kitchen’s recommended retail price (RRP) with reductions of up to 90 per cent available.  … Read more

Experts name the 17 used motors that make brilliant second-hand buys

The family-friendly Audi A3 Sportback has been named Britain’s best second-hand motor by a select panel of motoring experts. The posh compact hatchback has been voted What Car?’s Used Car of the Year for 2020, as chosen by its team of road testers, valuation analysts and reliability survey record. Judges praised the Audi A3 Sportback … Read more