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Used cars - Brewer's best downsizing picks

TV’s Mike picks four second-hand bargains that will help you cut your bills.

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Downsizing is the order of the day! While I’m known for my taste in plush motors, there’s no hiding from the credit crunch – and sooner or later, most of us will switch to a smaller, more efficient car.

That got me thinking, though. Why not downsize to a better car? There’s no need to run out and buy the cheapest hatch on the market for the sake of saving a few bob. Shop around, and you could save yourself a bundle – as well as benefiting from more equipment, stronger resale values and much greater badge appeal.

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So I made my way to Available Car – a vehicle supermarket in Castle Donington, Derbyshire, renowned for selling top budget models – and scoured the vast forecourt for the best ways to shrink your bills and up your spec and street cred!

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New & used car deals

Audi A3

Audi A3

RRP £26,295Avg. savings £2,464 off RRP*Used from £10,695
Renault Clio

Renault Clio

RRP £16,160Avg. savings £2,921 off RRP*Used from £8,952
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £24,625Avg. savings £2,763 off RRP*Used from £11,895
Toyota Yaris Cross

Toyota Yaris Cross

RRP £26,495Avg. savings £1,672 off RRP*Used from £15,700
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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