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    Featured vehicles

    • Ford Puma
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      Ford Puma
      1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid Mhev St-line X 5dr
      2022
      20,363 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £15,420

      £186 per month / PCP

    • Land Rover Defender 130
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      Land Rover Defender 130
      3.0 D300 X-dynamic Se 130 5dr Auto [8 Seat]
      2024
      3,777 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £79,920

      £1391 per month / PCP

    • Toyota Corolla
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      Toyota Corolla
      1.8 Vvt-i Hybrid Design 5dr Cvt
      2022
      18,083 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £17,920

      £226 per month / PCP

    • Fiat 500e
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      Fiat 500e
      87kw Icon 42kwh 3dr Auto
      2021
      19,300 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £12,420

      £178 per month / PCP

    • Ford Kuga
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      Ford Kuga
      1.5 Ecoblue St-line Edition 5dr
      2020
      23,968 miles
      Diesel
      Manual

      £16,370

      £214 per month / PCP

    • Volvo Xc40
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      Volvo Xc40
      1.5 T3 [163] Inscription 5dr
      2022
      13,575 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £22,920

      £295 per month / PCP

    • Mercedes-benz Glc-class
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      Mercedes-benz Glc-class
      Glc 220d 4matic Amg Line 5dr 9g-tronic
      2020
      55,177 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £22,920

      £300 per month / PCP

    • Volvo Xc40
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      Volvo Xc40
      300kw Recharge Twin Plus 78kwh 5dr Awd Auto
      2022
      52,944 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £22,920

      £298 per month / PCP

    • Bmw 3 Series
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      Bmw 3 Series
      330e Xdrive M Sport 4dr Step Auto
      2021
      18,268 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £23,970

      £310 per month / PCP

    • Bmw 5 Series
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      Bmw 5 Series
      530e Se 4dr Auto
      2020
      70,360 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £19,980

      £294 per month / PCP

    • Seat Arona
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      Seat Arona
      1.0 Tsi 115 Se Technology [ez] 5dr
      2018
      53,473 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £11,480

      £201 per month / HP

    • Volkswagen Tiguan
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      Volkswagen Tiguan
      2.0 Tdi 150 4motion R-line Tech 5dr Dsg
      2019
      66,177 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £19,920

      £312 per month / PCP

    Complete peace of mind with our Used Car Promise

    Complete peace of mind with our Used Car Promise

    Our Used Car Promise is designed to give you complete peace of mind when you buy with us. Every Hippo Approved used car comes backed by our:


    • 130-point check: no car gets to our showroom floor without having passed our rigorous 130-point testing process.
    • Three-month warranty: if your new car has three months or less of its manufacturer's warranty remaining, we'll give you a complimentary three-month cover to protect you against any unexpected issues.
    • 14-day money-back guarantee: exchange your vehicle or get your money back if you change your mind any time in the first 14 days (documentation and cancellation fees still apply).

    Trusted family company. Trusted family values.

    Trusted family company. Trusted family values.

    About us

    Welcome to Hippo Approved. We’re a family-run, used car retailer that handles the complete used car buying process for you with no hassle - and no third parties.


    We care about every step of the unique buying journey that lies ahead of you. From the very first chat we have through to getting the keys to your new vehicle and the aftercare that follows, we pride ourselves on always maintaining a great relationship with you built on trust, transparency and incredible service.


    Our background is in the elite, sports, performance and luxury car market, but we also offer a full range of affordable cars to suit all budgets. That’s why you’ll see everything from supercars to superminis in our range, with affordable finance deals available to all.


    We think we’ve got something for everyone, so why not start your journey with us today?

    Trusted family company. Trusted family values.

    Our history

    From coal merchants to car specialists, we’ve been in business for well over a century now – and part of the motor trade for more than 60 years.


    Hippo has been a family-owned enterprise from the very beginning, starting with George Paley Preston’s venture into coal in 1906. By the 1960s, Stanley and Eric Preston had set up in car sales as EWS Preston, which led to Preston’s becoming a trusted prestige car dealer over the next few decades.


    Today, Hippo does it all, from leasing to finance and, of course, top-quality used cars. We’re bigger, better and more diverse than ever, but we’re still a family business at heart.


    We’re always looking ahead for ways to improve our service, but we’re proud of our heritage and the trusted family values we continue to base Hippo on today.

    Get the right car on the right deal with Hippo Approved finance

    Half of the battle with finding the right car is about getting the right deal to go with it. We offer eight different types of tailored personal and business financing to suit all needs, no matter your budget.