Used car reviews

If you want a compact SUV that’s reliable, practical and comfortable, a used Honda CR-V should be right at the top of your list

The Ford Kuga was a late arrival to the booming crossover class, but that didn’t stop the Focus-based small SUV becoming a sales hit

Audi’s first proper crossover, the Q3 blends an SUV seating position with the driving style of a hatchback

The A1 is a supermini with the build quality of an executive saloon, which should hold its value despite high prices

The stylish Kia Sportage is a fantastic family car, backed up with a seven-year warranty and lots of standard kit

Volvo’s polished, practical estate car makes a great value alternative to German rivals

If you fancy a big, brash slice of American pie, the Mk3 Jeep Grand Cherokee serves it up, though running one won’t be to all tastes

The original Nissan Note proved that good things often come in small packages. It’s a practical, affordable and appealing used buy

The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg is a large and capable five-seater SUV that’s cheaper than many of its rivals

The third-generation Toyota Avensis is a sensible, dependable and affordable choice, even if it’s not the most exciting

Classy saloon is economical, spacious and good to drive

It’s not as stylish as the latest model, but for practicality and value, the original 3008 impresses

Stand out from the crowd with a used example of this well equipped supermini

Multi-talented Mk4 supermini is a sound secondhand buy

The second-generation Kia Picanto is a handily-sized used car that’s good value and easy to live with

Low running costs and a praiseworthy driving experience should draw you to this unfairly overlooked Ford Fiesta alternative

The first Ford to bear the C-MAX name is great value for money, while also being fun to drive and functional

Plentiful kit, strong economy and good practicality count in the original i10’s favour and it makes a great secondhand town car

Citroen C4 Picasso is a versatile, stylish MPV that represents terrific used value

Toyota’s Auris isn’t the most exciting car on the road, but has its place as a dependable and practical family workhorse

As a stylish but sensible secondhand coupe, the Volkswagen Scirocco makes a lot of sense

Economical engines, a comfortable drive and decent equipment make the original 308 a sound buy

The Mk2 V40 was the first of the five-door Volvos to be as stylish as it was sensible and now makes an attractive used buy

A sturdy, well-engineered supermini with grown-up appeal, the Skoda Fabia makes a practical used-car choice

A vast interior, decent driving experience and excellent value for money make the second-generation Superb a top used buy

The compact executive saloon class needed an alternative to the German norm – and the Jaguar XE fits the bill perfectly

The reliable, user-friendly Honda Jazz mini-MPV makes an easy-to-live-with and good-value used buy

Space, good looks and a great driving experience mark the original Ford S-MAX out as one of the better seven-seat MPVs around

Characterful looks, reasonable practicality and a fun driving experience make the MINI Countryman a genuine crossover contender

One of the best cars yet to be offered by Kia, the Cee’d is an enticing used buy

Robust and purposeful, a used Suzuki Grand Vitara is a good-value compact SUV choice

The Citroen C1 Mk1 makes a lot of sense as a first car, thanks to its low running costs and modest performance

The Mazda 6 is an under-rated family car that offers lots of space and a surprisingly sporty drive

Subtle luxury comes as standard with the Audi A6 and the substantial depreciation that hits big secondhand saloons adds further appeal

Compact, nippy and inexpensive, the Suzuki Swift is an often-overlooked used-car bargain

Not only is the Porsche Cayenne the car that kept the company in business, it's also a practical and versatile SUV that's fun to drive