Used buyer’s guides
How to check if a car is taxed and insured![Person typing on a laptop](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XAtqdq17--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654888203/buyacar/typing-online-computer-laptop.png)
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How to check if a car is taxed and insured
Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…
2 Oct 2023
Used Kia Sportage (Mk4, 2016-2021) review![Kia Sportage Mk4 - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AclyI4oq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690892613/autoexpress/2023/07/Kia%20Sportage%20Mk4.jpg)
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Used Kia Sportage (Mk4, 2016-2021) review
Our full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage, covering the Sportage Mk4 that was on sale between 2016 and 2022
1 Aug 2023
How to buy a car online![Person browsing on laptop](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lN9Yu1-t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1670926398/autoexpress/2022/12/Online%20shopping.jpg)
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How to buy a car online
Not sure how to buy a car online? Read our step-by-step guide to get you through the process
13 Dec 2022
Used Honda Jazz (Mk3, 2015-2020) review![Honda Jazz Mk3 used guide - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mObFhkYl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643316942/autoexpress/2022/01/Honda%20Jazz%20Mk3%20used%20guide-11.jpg)
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Used Honda Jazz (Mk3, 2015-2020) review
Very spacious for its size, reliable and well built Jazz is a sensible supermini buy, even if driving experience lacks sparkle
29 Jan 2022
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review![VW Golf Mk7.5 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wKj-fwQL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634072702/autoexpress/2021/10/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Mk7%20used%20review-26.jpg)
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Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review
An impressive all-rounder, the evergreen VW Golf is a family hatchback that blends upmarket premium appeal with everyday practicality and affordable r…
7 Jan 2022
Used Nissan Pulsar review![Used Nissan Pulsar - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0J7Ba-p4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1575319480/autoexpress/2019/11/01_26.jpg)
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Used Nissan Pulsar review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Nissan Pulsar covering the Pulsar Mk1 (2014-2018)
15 Sep 2021
Used Maserati Levante review![Maserati Levante used review - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NogHho2h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1628680371/autoexpress/2021/08/Maserati%20Levante%20used%20review-9.jpg)
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Used Maserati Levante review
Everything you need to know about buying a Maserati Levante. Covering the Mk1 Levante (2017-date)
11 Aug 2021
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Used Vauxhall Viva review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2iUkQSFj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1583857859/autoexpress/2020/03/Used%20Vauxhall%20Viva%20Mk4.jpg)
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Used Vauxhall Viva review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Viva covering the fourth-generation Viva (2015-2019)
10 Mar 2020
Used Kia Sportage (Mk2, 2005-2010) review![Kia Sportage Mk2 (used) - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AJi9GBSR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254802/autoexpress/kia-sportage-1-front.jpg)
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Used Kia Sportage (Mk2, 2005-2010) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage Mk2 (2005-2010)
19 Apr 2018
Used Kia Sportage (Mk3, 2010-2016) review![Kia Sportage Mk3 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--f_gqbLzZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690891705/autoexpress/2023/07/Kia%20Sportage%20Mk3-7.jpg)
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Used Kia Sportage (Mk3, 2010-2016) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage covering the Sportage Mk3 that was on sale between 2010 and 2016
19 Apr 2018
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee review![Used Jeep Grand Cherokee - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wElbI9Xg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246196/autoexpress/2018/04/ao0x4580.jpg)
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Used Jeep Grand Cherokee review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Jeep Grand Cherokee covering the Grand Cherokee Mk3 (2005-2011)
17 Apr 2018
Used Ford Mondeo (Mk3, 2007-2014) review![Used Ford Mondeo - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gqTao2AI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244188/autoexpress/2017/03/af9p0884.jpg)
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Used Ford Mondeo (Mk3, 2007-2014) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Ford Mondeo covering the third generation Mondeo (2007-2014)
20 Mar 2017
Used Skoda Yeti review![Used Skoda Yeti - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--fst44mO7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242989/autoexpress/2016/06/skoda-yeti-011.jpg)
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Used Skoda Yeti review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Yeti covering the Yeti Mk 1 (2009-date)
15 Jun 2016
Used buyer's guide: Mercedes E-Class Coupe![Mercedes E-Class Coupe front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_Ypq3R7N--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254973/autoexpress/mercedes-eclass-coupe-1-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Mercedes E-Class Coupe
The classy, two-door Mercedes E-Class Coupe is more affordable than ever
19 Mar 2013
Used buyer's guide: Mercedes CLC![Mercedes CLC front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jX4MbTHl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562228083/autoexpress/1-clc-front-static.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Mercedes CLC
The Mercedes CLC wasn’t a showroom hit, but it's a fine second-hand buy
12 Feb 2013
Used buyer's guide: Nissan 370Z![Nissan 370Z front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Z_5TI4ZT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238472/autoexpress/1-nissan-front-static.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Nissan 370Z
The Nissan 370Z combines driving fun with a strong reliability record
5 Feb 2013
Used Ford Ka Review![Ford Ka front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GcNcKatf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-ka-front-static.jpg)
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Used Ford Ka Review
The Mk2 Ford Ka is reliable and fun. Are there any pitfalls of buying used?
29 Jan 2013
Used buyer's guide: MINI Convertible![MINI Convertible front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bkDW7G2T--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183177/autoexpress/1-mini-front_1.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: MINI Convertible
The MINI Convertible is one of the most stylish soft-tops on the market
18 Dec 2012
Used buyer's guide: Alfa Romeo Spider![Alfa Romeo Spider front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Up7roQWJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238474/autoexpress/1-spider-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Alfa Romeo Spider
Don’t be put off by Alfa’s reputation, the Spider makes a fine buy
4 Dec 2012
Used buyer's guide: Peugeot 407![Peugeot 407 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_y1gwwuK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183174/autoexpress/1-407-front-static.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Peugeot 407
The Peugeot 407 looks like great value, if you can put up with the glitches
27 Nov 2012
Used buyer's guide: Lotus Europa![Lotus Europa front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JY-lx1Jm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254857/autoexpress/lotus-europa-1.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Lotus Europa
The Vauxhall-engined Lotus Europa is great fun... if you can find one
20 Nov 2012
Used buyer's guide: Mazda RX-8![Mazda RX-8 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TlRuSbrT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238472/autoexpress/1-rx8-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Mazda RX-8
The stylish Mazda RX-8 coupe is cheap to buy, but expensive to run
13 Nov 2012
Used buyer's guide: Toyota Avensis![Toyota Avensis front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2Th2k8Ds--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562228081/autoexpress/1-avensis-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Toyota Avensis
The Avensis scores on value and is easy to own. But are there any pitfalls?
30 Oct 2012
Used buyer's guide: Mercedes R-Class![Mercedes R-Class front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4wLTxYW9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238470/autoexpress/1-merc-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Mercedes R-Class
The R-Class MPV is a steal second-hand, but it is expensive to run
16 Oct 2012
Used buyer's guide: Volkswagen Phaeton![Used Volkswagen Phaeton front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yCkCeS4B--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255521/autoexpress/volkswagen-phaeton-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Volkswagen Phaeton
Steep depreciation makes the VW Phaeton look a real bargain. But is it?
11 Sep 2012
Used buyer's guide: Range Rover Sport![Range Rover Sport front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--j0k8ySK---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238472/autoexpress/1-rr-sport-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Range Rover Sport
4x4s don’t come much more luxurious than the Range Rover Sport – but there are some issues to look out for
13 Jun 2012
Used buyer's guide: Audi A3![Audi A3 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tLayRVKi--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241594/autoexpress/1_audi-a3-front.jpg)
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Used buyer's guide: Audi A3
The Audi A3 is about to be replaced, and looks more tempting than ever used
16 May 2012