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    Featured vehicles

    • Land Rover Defender
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      Land Rover Defender
      3.0 D250 Hard Top S Auto
      2024
      4,500 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £79,104

    • Land Rover Defender 90
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      Land Rover Defender 90
      3.0 D250 Hse 90 3dr Auto
      2021
      27,355 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £46,920

      £536 per month / PCP

    • Land Rover Discovery
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      Land Rover Discovery
      3.0 P360 R-dynamic Hse 5dr Auto
      2021
      48,943 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £43,420

      £557 per month / PCP

    • Mercedes-benz E-class
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      Mercedes-benz E-class
      E200 Amg Line Edition 4dr 9g-tronic
      2019
      26,298 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £21,920

      £261 per month / PCP

    • Ford Transit Custom
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      Ford Transit Custom
      2.0 Ecoblue 170ps Low Roof Limited Van Auto
      2021
      52,461 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £25,104

      £427 per month / HP

    • Mazda Mx-30
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      Mazda Mx-30
      107kw Exclusive Line 35.5kwh 5dr Auto
      2023
      13 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £15,720
      £15,420

      £211 per month / PCP

    • Jaguar Xe
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      Jaguar Xe
      2.0 [250] R-sport 4dr Auto
      2019
      21,800 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £17,270

      £308 per month / HP

    • Land Rover Discovery Sport
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      Land Rover Discovery Sport
      2.0 Ed4 Se Tech 5dr 2wd [5 Seat]
      2019
      58,407 miles
      Diesel
      Manual

      £13,420

      £198 per month / PCP

    • Vauxhall Vivaro
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      Vauxhall Vivaro
      2700 1.6cdti 95ps H1 Van
      2018
      54,646 miles
      Diesel
      Manual

      £11,976

      £212 per month / HP

    • Seat Arona
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      Seat Arona
      1.0 Tsi 115 Fr Sport 5dr
      2018
      75,736 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £10,980

      £173 per month / PCP

    • Ford C-max
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      Ford C-max
      1.5 Tdci Titanium X 5dr
      2018
      72,869 miles
      Diesel
      Manual

      £9,280

      £156 per month / PCP

    • Mazda 2
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      Mazda 2
      1.5 Sport Black+ 5dr
      2018
      32,964 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £10,480

      £174 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.