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How to check if a car has outstanding finance
Outstanding Vehicle Finance Check
Tips and advice
20 May 2024

How to check if a car has outstanding finance

If you’re buying a car it’s important to know if it has outstanding vehicle finance and sellers must understand the rules to stay on the right side of…
Top 10 best used city cars 2024
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Best cars
24 Jan 2024

Top 10 best used city cars 2024

Second-hand city cars are cheap to buy, cheap to run and easy to live with. We list the ones you should consider
Best used cars with cheap road tax and insurance
The best used cars with cheap insurance and road tax
Best cars
1 Dec 2023

Best used cars with cheap road tax and insurance

If you need a used car with low running costs, then one of these second-hand options could be just what you’re looking for
Best used cars under £10,000
Best cars for under 10,000
Best cars
23 Aug 2023

Best used cars under £10,000

We show you some of the best used cars for £10,000 or less
Best used cars under £5,000
The best used cars under £5,000
Best cars
22 Aug 2023

Best used cars under £5,000

There are plenty of great used cars to choose from if you’re on a tight budget – here are the best for less than £5,000
Best used cars under £3,000
Best used cars under £3000
Best cars
9 Aug 2023

Best used cars under £3,000

Even a modest budget gives you a huge variety of cars to consider. Here are the best used cars for £3,000 or less
Used car mileage: UK average and how much is too much?
Odometer
Tips and advice
8 Dec 2022

Used car mileage: UK average and how much is too much?

We examine how many miles the average car does per year and explain why a low-mileage vehicle may not necessarily be the best
Best used cars under £7,000
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Best cars
14 Nov 2022

Best used cars under £7,000

Want a reliable second-hand car on a budget? We run through the best value used cars for £7,000 or less
Top 3 used easy-to-drive cars for £15,000
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Tips and advice
31 May 2022

Top 3 used easy-to-drive cars for £15,000

“Dear Carbuyer, I have mobility problems and want to spend £15,000 on an easy-to-drive hatchback or small SUV. Any ideas?”
Top 3 used electric city cars for £15,000
Hero
Tips and advice
6 May 2022

Top 3 used electric city cars for £15,000

Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for a cheap electric commuter car to drive in London. What can I get for £15,000?
Top 3 used posh cars for under £40,000
Hero
Tips and advice
28 Apr 2022

Top 3 used posh cars for under £40,000

Dear Carbuyer, I want an ultra-comfortable saloon or SUV with reasonable mileage. What is out there for £40k?
Top 3 used urban SUVs for under £10,000
Hero
Tips and advice
22 Apr 2022

Top 3 used urban SUVs for under £10,000

Dear Carbuyer, I have £10k to spend on a small, stylish SUV to drive around town. What do you recommend?
Used Audi Q3 review: 2011-2018 (Mk1)
2015 Audi Q3 driving
Used car reviews
20 Apr 2022

Used Audi Q3 review: 2011-2018 (Mk1)

"Stylish, well-built and easy to drive, the Audi Q3 is one of the most popular compact premium crossover/SUV models"
Used Kia Sportage review: 2016 to 2021 (Mk4)
Kia Sportage SUV front 3/4 tracking
Used car reviews
12 Apr 2022

Used Kia Sportage review: 2016 to 2021 (Mk4)

“The Kia Sportage is a practical, well equipped and easy-to-drive SUV with an impressive warranty covering it for seven years”
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Top 3 used summer cars for £15,000
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Tips and advice
8 Apr 2022

Top 3 used summer cars for £15,000

Dear Carbuyer, I want a fun convertible for the summer months. What is out there for £15,000?
Used Vauxhall Corsa review: 2014-2019 (Mk4)
The Opel Corsa is now into its fifth Generation, and this is the fourth version sold with the Corsa name in the UK
Used car reviews
1 Apr 2022

Used Vauxhall Corsa review: 2014-2019 (Mk4)

"Roomy, comfortable and economical, the popular Vauxhall supermini makes an excellent used car choice"
Used Mercedes C-Class saloon review: 2014-2021 (Mk4)
Mercedes C-Class saloon review
Used car reviews
31 Mar 2022

Used Mercedes C-Class saloon review: 2014-2021 (Mk4)

"Exceptionally classy, comfortable, solidly made and well equipped, the fourth generation Mercedes C-Class is excellent value on the used car market"
Top 3 used performance cars for under £40,000
Hero
Tips and advice
30 Mar 2022

Top 3 used performance cars for under £40,000

Dear Carbuyer, I have £40,000 to spend on a fun and fast performance car. What are my options?
Top 3 used seven-seater SUVs for £40,000
Hero
Tips and advice
24 Mar 2022

Top 3 used seven-seater SUVs for £40,000

Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for a luxury SUV with seven seats - what can I get for £40,000?
Used BMW 3 Series review: 2012-2018 (Mk6)
2015 BMW 3 Series 340i - driving
Used car reviews
23 Mar 2022

Used BMW 3 Series review: 2012-2018 (Mk6)

Attractively styled and a delight to drive, the BMW 3 Series Mk6 is one of the best used compact executive cars you can buy
Used Volvo XC60 review: 2017-present (Mk2)
Volvo XC60 R-Design driving - front
Used car reviews
21 Mar 2022

Used Volvo XC60 review: 2017-present (Mk2)

Classily styled inside and out, spacious, safe and well-equipped, the Volvo XC60 is a first-rate used car choice
Top 3 used diesel commuter cars for £15,000
Hero
Tips and advice
18 Mar 2022

Top 3 used diesel commuter cars for £15,000

Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for an economical diesel saloon for my everyday commute - what is out there for £15,000?
Used Jaguar F-Pace review: 2016-2021 (Mk1)
2016 Jaguar F-Pace driving
Used car reviews
17 Mar 2022

Used Jaguar F-Pace review: 2016-2021 (Mk1)

Jaguar’s first-ever SUV is extremely stylish and excellent to drive
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Used Fiat 500 review: 2008 to present (Mk1)
2019 Fiat 500 driving
Used car reviews
15 Mar 2022

Used Fiat 500 review: 2008 to present (Mk1)

"The Fiat 500 is one of the most fashionable cars on the road, yet it’s also one of the most affordable as a used buy"
Top 3 used family MPVs for £20,000
Hero
Tips and advice
10 Mar 2022

Top 3 used family MPVs for £20,000

Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for a spacious used MPV to transport my family of five. What can I get for £20,000?
Used Range Rover Evoque review: 2011 to 2018 (Mk1)
Range Rover Evoque Mk1 driving
Used car reviews
21 Feb 2022

Used Range Rover Evoque review: 2011 to 2018 (Mk1)

“The Range Rover Evoque is the smallest, most affordable car with a Range Rover badge, but may have some reliability issues”
Used Audi A3 review: 2012 to 2020 (Mk3)
Used Audi A3 review: 2012 to 2020 (Mk3)
Used car reviews
17 Feb 2022

Used Audi A3 review: 2012 to 2020 (Mk3)

"The Audi A3 is a practical and upmarket small family car with a superb interior and some efficient engines to choose from"
Used Renault Captur review: 2013 to 2019 (Mk1)
Used Renault Captur SUV (2013-2019)
Used car reviews
3 Feb 2022

Used Renault Captur review: 2013 to 2019 (Mk1)

"The Renault Captur is a comfortable and easy-to-drive small SUV that should be cheap to run"
Top 3 used four-seat convertibles for £25,000
Hero
Tips and advice
2 Feb 2022

Top 3 used four-seat convertibles for £25,000

Dear Carbuyer, I want to buy a used premium convertible with four seats. What can I get for £25,000?
Used MINI hatchback review: 2014 to present (Mk3)
Used MINI hatchback: 2014 to present (Mk3) - front 3/4 cornering
Used car reviews
28 Jan 2022

Used MINI hatchback review: 2014 to present (Mk3)

"The MINI hatchback is a stylish, great-to-drive small car with some excellent engines, but it’s not the most practical option"
Used Ford Kuga review: 2012 to 2019 (Mk2)
Ford Kuga Vignale studio front
Used car reviews
27 Jan 2022

Used Ford Kuga review: 2012 to 2019 (Mk2)

"The Ford Kuga is is a good-to-drive family car with a roomy interior and plenty of kit, but it feels dated next to some of its rivals"
Used Mazda CX-5 review: 2017 to present (Mk2)
Used Mazda CX-5 - front 3/4 dynamic
Used car reviews
27 Jan 2022

Used Mazda CX-5 review: 2017 to present (Mk2)

“Mazda’s mid-size SUV is attractively styled and pleasing to drive and own”
Used Ford Focus review: 2011 to 2018 (Mk3)
Ford Focus Zetec
Used car reviews
26 Jan 2022

Used Ford Focus review: 2011 to 2018 (Mk3)

"The Ford Focus is a comfortable, fun-to-drive and well-equipped family car that makes a great used buy"
Used Volvo XC40 review: 2018 to present (Mk1)
Used Volvo XC40 review: 2018-Present (Mk1) - front 3/4
Used car reviews
21 Jan 2022

Used Volvo XC40 review: 2018 to present (Mk1)

"The Volvo XC40 is an upmarket and comfortable family SUV with a wide range of engines to choose from"
Used BMW 1 Series review: 2011 to 2019 (Mk2)
2015 BMW 1 Series driving
Used car reviews
20 Jan 2022

Used BMW 1 Series review: 2011 to 2019 (Mk2)

"The BMW 1 Series is great to drive, efficient and has a high-quality interior, but it’s not the most practical family hatch"