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Battery, motor & frame
E-bike
Assess the battery, listen to the motor and spot expensive wear before your test ride ends.
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Know what you
buy second-hand.
Check a used e-bike, laptop, tablet, iPad, camera, drone, smartphone, television, soundbar, headphones, wireless earbuds or trainers. Clear advice for before and during your viewing.
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Each product check helps you inspect carefully, ask useful questions and test the most important functions.
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Laptop, tablet & iPad
Laptop
Check laptops and find our separate buying check for tablets and iPads here too.
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Camera, lens & drone
Camera
Check cameras and find our separate buying check for used drones here too.
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Cooling, controller & account
Games console
Go beyond the start screen and check for console bans, overheating and stick drift.
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Account, battery & screen
Smartphone
Check activation locks, IMEI, battery health, cameras, charging port and previous repairs before paying.
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Panel, ports & smart TV
Television
Spot burn-in, dark bands, dead pixels and faulty connections, and check that the smart TV is still useful.
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Battery, sound & hygiene
Headphones & earbuds
Spot counterfeits and test both sides, batteries, charging case, microphones, noise cancellation and comfort before buying.
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Authenticity, fit & wear
Trainers
Spot counterfeits and check the sole, cushioning, heel, seams, smell and fit before buying used trainers.
Open the full product checkHow it works
A better purchase
in four steps.
You do not need to be an expert. We turn technical risks into a short, practical check.
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Ask in advance
Age, proof of purchase, maintenance and reason for selling.
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Inspect carefully
Damage, wear, serial numbers and missing parts.
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Take time to test
All functions, connections and performance — beyond simply switching it on.
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Decide wisely
Weigh faults and repair costs against the asking price.
Trust your instincts too
When should you walk away?
A good deal can happen quickly, but should never feel rushed. Stop if the story does not add up or you are prevented from testing.
- 01The price is unrealistically low.
- 02Testing or a test ride is not allowed.
- 03Serial number or proof of purchase is missing.
- 04The seller pressures you.
Start wisely