Buying Our 1st Car in Scotland Wasn’t What We Expected…

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Please use our link https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/zacharyw11 to check out WISE. The information provided here is valid at the time of the video's publication, but it can change at any time. Please check the official website for the latest updates. #wiseaccount #wisecard #wisepartner #BeSmartGetWise Today’s a big day! We’re finally taking the plunge and buying our first car in Scotland! 🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 As an American/returning Scotsman now living in Scotland, we were super curious — how different is the car-buying process in the UK compared to the U.S.? 🤔 In this video, we’ll cover everything we learned about: -Buying a used car in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 -Car prices in the UK vs USA 💰 -Car financing options in the UK -Paperwork and registration (V5C, MOT, and more) -How to check a car’s history in the UK Whether you’re moving to Scotland, already living abroad, or just curious about what it’s like to buy a car as an immigrant, this video will walk you through the process step-by-step. And, because no adventure is complete without a snack break…we’re also doing a Tim Hortons taste test while on the road! ☕🍩 Because, why not indulge a little? 😉 If you’re planning a move to the UK or just love seeing what expat life in Scotland is really like, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss our next adventure! Chapters / Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Buying Our First Family Car in Scotland 1:00 – Researching Used Cars in the UK 🇬🇧 (with Finnegan’s “help”) 5:13 – Learn about our incredible sponsor, WISE! 6:19 – Our 4-Leg Journey Across Scotland to Buy a Car 7:08 – Annie Gets Hangry (Trip Chaos Begins) 8:39 – Why We Recommend WISE for Expats & Big Purchases 9:54 – Arriving at the Dealership 🚘 | The Buying Process in Action 12:48 – Tim Hortons Taste Test in Scotland 🇨🇦☕ (Bonus Segment!) 16:31 – Maple Donut Review 🍩 17:12 – Old Fashion Donut Review 17:46 – Honey Cruller Review 18:35 – Raspberry Donut Review 19:49 – Boston Crème Review 20:53 – Maple & Caramel Donut Review 23:17 – UK Car Buying Process Explained (vs. the U.S.) 26:22 – Car Sales Tax in the UK (What to Expect) 27:22 – How Much Does a Used Car Cost in Scotland? 27:37 – How Do You Pay for a Car in the UK? 💳 28:29 – UK Car Financing Explained (Harder as an American?) 29:39 – Hire Purchase (HP) vs Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) 30:34 – Essential Paperwork for Driving in the UK 31:38 – MOT Explained (Annual UK Car Inspection Rules) 32:02 – Vehicle Registration in the UK (V5C & DVLA) 33:44 – How to Check a Car’s History in the UK (Before You Buy) 35:35 – Car Tour! 🚗 Our First Family Car in Scotland 39:06 – Thank You to Our Supporters ❤️ (We Appreciate You!) ➡️ Relocation Services: https://www.simplescottishliving.com ➡️ Wondering how you can support us? https://buymeacoffee.com/simplescottishliving SEO /AIO: American in uk American reacts to uk Culture shock American in Scotland Uk culture shock American living in the uk Expat American Expat Simple Scottish Living British Culture Living Abroad What Americans think of Britain WISE UK Car Buying