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    Featured vehicles

    • Skoda Octavia
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      Skoda Octavia
      1.0 Tsi Se Drive 5dr
      2020
      52,458 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £11,780

      £187 per month / PCP

    • Bmw 5 Series
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      Bmw 5 Series
      M5 4dr Dct
      2019
      29,133 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £40,920

      £409 per month / PCP

    • Mercedes-benz E-class
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      Mercedes-benz E-class
      E220d Amg Line Premium 2dr 9g-tronic
      2018
      26,027 miles
      Diesel
      Automatic

      £22,120

      £316 per month / PCP

    • Volkswagen Id5
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      Volkswagen Id5
      128kw Style Pro 77kwh 5dr Auto
      2022
      19,487 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £24,420

      £305 per month / PCP

    • Mg 3
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      Mg 3
      1.5 Vti-tech Exclusive 5dr [navigation]
      2023
      25,098 miles
      Petrol
      Manual

      £10,980

      £152 per month / PCP

    • Audi A3
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      Audi A3
      Rs 3 Tfsi 400 Quattro 4dr S Tronic
      2020
      45,329 miles
      Petrol
      Automatic

      £29,920

      £380 per month / PCP

    • Vauxhall Corsa-e
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      Vauxhall Corsa-e
      100kw Elite Nav 50kwh 5dr Auto [7.4kwch]
      2020
      52,533 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £10,980

      £162 per month / PCP

    • Vauxhall Grandland X
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      Vauxhall Grandland X
      1.5 Turbo D Sport Nav 5dr
      2019
      62,498 miles
      Diesel
      Manual

      £10,980

      £164 per month / PCP

    • Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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      Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
      1.5 P300e R-dynamic S 5dr Auto
      2021
      14,405 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £25,420

      £286 per month / PCP

    • Polestar Polestar 2
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      Polestar Polestar 2
      300kw Pilot Plus 78kwh Dual Motor 5dr 4wd Auto
      2020
      29,441 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £23,920

      £317 per month / PCP

    • Mercedes-benz C-class
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      Mercedes-benz C-class
      2020
      25,890 miles
      Hybrid
      Automatic

      £21,920

      £378 per month / HP

    • Bmw Ix
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      Bmw Ix
      240kw Xdrive40 M Sport Edition 76.6kwh 5dr Auto
      2022
      20,148 miles
      Electric
      Automatic

      £40,920

      £451 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.