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    Featured vehicles

    • Fiat 500
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      Fiat 500
      1.0 Mild Hybrid Dolcevita [part Leather] 3dr
      2022
      22,806 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £9,420

      £135 per month / PCP

    • Volkswagen Polo
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      Volkswagen Polo
      1.0 Tsi R-line 5dr Dsg
      2022
      40,197 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £16,920

      £244 per month / PCP

    • Mercedes-benz Glc-class
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      Mercedes-benz Glc-class
      Glc 300de 4matic Amg Line 5dr 9g-tronic
      2020
      49,202 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £24,920

      £334 per month / PCP

    • Mg 3
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      Mg 3
      1.5 Vti-tech Excite 5dr
      2021
      25,191 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £9,980

      £155 per month / PCP

    • Mercedes-benz Cla
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      Mercedes-benz Cla
      Cla 250e Amg Line Premium Plus 5dr Tip Auto
      2022
      49,283 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £23,420

      £280 per month / PCP

    • Vauxhall Crossland X
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      Vauxhall Crossland X
      1.2 [83] Griffin 5dr [start Stop]
      2020
      10,101 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £10,980

      £178 per month / PCP

    • Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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      Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
      2.0 D165 R-dynamic S 5dr 2wd
      2021
      53,331 miles
      Diesel
      Manual

      £19,920

      £233 per month / PCP

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

      £15,620

      £192 per month / PCP

    • Mazda Mx-30
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      Mazda Mx-30
      107kw Exclusive Line 35.5kwh 5dr Auto
      2024
      3,957 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £14,220

      £185 per month / PCP

    • Volkswagen Amarok
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      Volkswagen Amarok
      D/cab P/up Life 2.0 Tdi 205 4m Auto [technology]
      2025
      170 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £53,904

      £869 per month / HP

    • 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

    • Suzuki Vitara
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      Suzuki Vitara
      1.4 Boosterjet Sz-t 5dr Auto
      2019
      60,458 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £12,980

      £184 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.