Used car reviews
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 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 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 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 to get hold of this supermini
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