Used car reviews
Used Land Rover Discovery buying guide: 2004-2009

Used Land Rover Discovery buying guide: 2004-2009
The third-generation Land Rover Discovery was a huge step forward in 2003, and still makes a fantastic used buy – if you choose carefully
Used Ford Fiesta buying guide: 2002-08 (Mk6); 2008-13 (Mk7)

Used Ford Fiesta buying guide: 2002-08 (Mk6); 2008-13 (Mk7)
The Ford Fiesta has been a top-selling model for decades, so it’s easy and cheap to get into this excellent small car
Used VW Golf buying guide: 2004-08 (Mk5); 2009-13 (Mk6)

Used VW Golf buying guide: 2004-08 (Mk5); 2009-13 (Mk6)
The Volkswagen Golf is a great secondhand car thanks to its hatchback practicality, rock-solid build quality and sophisticated image
Used Volkswagen Touran buying guide: 2015-present (Mk2)

Used Volkswagen Touran buying guide: 2015-present (Mk2)
The Volkswagen Touran is a practical, family-friendly MPV with a solid, well equipped interior
Used BMW 3 Series buying guide: 2012-2015 (Mk6)

Used BMW 3 Series buying guide: 2012-2015 (Mk6)
Needing little introduction, the BMW 3 Series is an executive car that blends driving pleasure with surprisingly low running costs
Used Audi A4 buying guide 2008-2015 (Mk4)

Used Audi A4 buying guide 2008-2015 (Mk4)
With modern attributes, the fourth-generation Audi A4 is still a highly sought-after saloon car and estate on the used market
Used Mercedes C-Class buying guide: 2007-2014 (Mk3)

Used Mercedes C-Class buying guide: 2007-2014 (Mk3)
A used Mercedes C-Class can be surprisingly affordable, despite offering the luxury, refinement and design quality it’s legendary for
Used Vauxhall Corsa buying guide: 2006-2014 (Mk4)

Used Vauxhall Corsa buying guide: 2006-2014 (Mk4)
A perennial best seller, the Vauxhall Corsa’s popularity means secondhand buyers are spoilt for choice
Used MINI buying guide: 2006-2013 (Mk2)

Used MINI buying guide: 2006-2013 (Mk2)
BMW baby offers a real feel-good factor as a used purchase
Used Range Rover Sport buying guide: 2005-2013 (Mk1)

Used Range Rover Sport buying guide: 2005-2013 (Mk1)
Using many traditional Range Rover design cues, but with a sportier, lower shape, the Range Rover Sport is a fantastic all-rounder
Used BMW X5 buying guide: 2007-2014 (Mk2)

Used BMW X5 buying guide: 2007-2014 (Mk2)
If you want a go-faster SUV, the BWW X5 is one of the best, and it makes a good used buy, too
Used Audi TT buying guide: 2006-2015 (Mk2)

Used Audi TT buying guide: 2006-2015 (Mk2)
More reasonably priced than ever, the second-generation Audi TT is a desirable sports car you can drive every day
Used Range Rover buying guide: 2002-2013 (Mk3)

Used Range Rover buying guide: 2002-2013 (Mk3)
The Range Rover is amongst the world’s most desirable SUVs and falling prices mean the Mk3 is now becoming a used bargain
Used Ford Focus buying guide

Used Ford Focus buying guide
The Focus is one of the best-loved family hatchbacks in the UK. Read on for everything you need to know when buying a used one
Used Vauxhall Astra buying guide

Used Vauxhall Astra buying guide
It sells in huge numbers new, but how does the Vauxhall Astra stack up as a used model?
Used Hyundai i30 buying guide: 2012-2017 (Mk2)

Used Hyundai i30 buying guide: 2012-2017 (Mk2)
With a long warranty, plenty of equipment and impressive reliability, the Hyundai i30 is a savvy used buy
Used SEAT Altea buying guide: 2004-2015 (Mk1)

Used SEAT Altea buying guide: 2004-2015 (Mk1)
SEAT's compact MPV was somewhat overlooked when new, but now makes a stylish and great-value family-car choice
Used Land Rover Discovery buying guide: 2009-2016 (Mk4)

Used Land Rover Discovery buying guide: 2009-2016 (Mk4)
The Mk4 Discovery brings added gloss and sophistication and is a much sought-after used SUV
Used Kia Rio buying guide: 2011-2017 (Mk3)

Used Kia Rio buying guide: 2011-2017 (Mk3)
The third-generation Kia Rio was a real leap forward over its predecessor, and now makes something of a hidden used-car gem
Used Mercedes B-Class buying guide: 2005-2012 (Mk1)

Used Mercedes B-Class buying guide: 2005-2012 (Mk1)
The quirky B-Class was a slow seller, but makes a lot of sense as a used family car
Used Porsche Boxster buying guide: 2005-2012 (Mk2)

Used Porsche Boxster buying guide: 2005-2012 (Mk2)
Fast, fun and oozing with quality, the second-generation Porsche Boxster is a solid secondhand investment
Used Mercedes GLA buying guide: 2013-present (Mk1)

Used Mercedes GLA buying guide: 2013-present (Mk1)
Mercedes GLA has performance, equipment and is fine to drive, but it’s expensive
Used Citroen C3 buying guide: 2010-2016 (Mk2)

Used Citroen C3 buying guide: 2010-2016 (Mk2)
The Mk2 C3 hatchback might not stand out from a crowd on looks, but its low purchase price and running costs are undeniably attractive
Used Nissan Leaf buying guide: 2011-2017 (Mk1)

Used Nissan Leaf buying guide: 2011-2017 (Mk1)
The Nissan Leaf was the first mainstream electric car, and families can save money by picking up an affordable used example
Used Renault ZOE buying guide: 2013-present (Mk1)

Used Renault ZOE buying guide: 2013-present (Mk1)
The Renault ZOE was arguably the first modern electric car 'for the people' and now makes an intriguing secondhand option
Used BMW Z4 buying guide: 2009-2016 (Mk2)

Used BMW Z4 buying guide: 2009-2016 (Mk2)
The second-generation BMW Z4 offers coupe comfort and roof-down fun
Used VW up! buying guide: 2012-present (Mk1)

Used VW up! buying guide: 2012-present (Mk1)
Volkswagen up! city car offers driving fun to back up its youthful looks
Used Peugeot 2008 buying guide: 2013-present (Mk1) 

Used Peugeot 2008 buying guide: 2013-present (Mk1)
Peugeot's smallest SUV has been 'on-trend' since it was launched, and now makes a great used buy
Used Toyota Prius buying guide: 2009-2015 (Mk3)

Used Toyota Prius buying guide: 2009-2015 (Mk3)
Third-generation eco icon is the obvious used hybrid choice
Used Land Rover Defender buying guide: 1990-2015 (Mk2)

Used Land Rover Defender buying guide: 1990-2015 (Mk2)
It was designed to cross deserts and ford rivers, but the practical Land Rover Defender is also a great family 4x4
Used BMW 5 Series buying guide: 2010-2016 (Mk6)

Used BMW 5 Series buying guide: 2010-2016 (Mk6)
The BMW 5 Series has long been a benchmark model and this version is no exception
Used Audi A3 buying guide: 2012-present (Mk3)

Used Audi A3 buying guide: 2012-present (Mk3)
The third generation of Audi A3 is a stylish and upmarket hatchback that appeals to a broad audience thanks to its great image
Used Mazda MX-5 buying guide: 2005-2015 (Mk3)

Used Mazda MX-5 buying guide: 2005-2015 (Mk3)
Very few used cars offer the same combination of enjoyment and affordability as the Mk3 Mazda MX-5
Used Audi R8 buying guide: 2007-2015 (Mk1)

Used Audi R8 buying guide: 2007-2015 (Mk1)
Stunning looks, astonishing performance and genuine everyday usability mark the original Audi R8 out as a milestone supercar
Used Volkswagen Tiguan buying guide: 2008-2016 (Mk1)

Used Volkswagen Tiguan buying guide: 2008-2016 (Mk1)
The practical, high-quality and easy-to-drive first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan makes a good secondhand buy