Used car tests

The Chevrolet Cruze is an excellent-value family car that makes a genuine second-hand bargain

The Skoda Fabia MkII can make a great supermini - it's smart, affordable and a fun car

From £4,500 Estate is great to drive and spacious, but you need to choose carefully

The Porsche 911 997 can be had second-hand from £20,000, here's everything you need to know when buying a used Porsche

Smart, reliable Hyundai ix35 crossover helped turn around Hyundai’s reputation

Off-road legend is set to be replaced, but Land Rover Defender is still a fine workhorse buy

From £12,000 Audi’s classy executive hatchback combines style with practicality

Kia has recently launched a new version of its practical MPV, making the old MkII model look even better value

Peugeot 207 starts from around £2,000 and is a great choice, but check carefully before buying

With prices starting from £300, the used Ford Focus MkI was voted the top car of the past 25 years

The used Saab 9-3 Convertible is great value, but what should you look for?

Estate version of MINI Clubman adds practicality to winning retro package

Estate version of MINI Clubman adds practicality to winning retro package

With a new car on the way, this classy convertible looks better than ever used

The acclaimed Land Rover Discovery doubles as a luxury car and a rugged off-roader

The jacked-up Fiesta had limited appeal new, but the Ford Fusion looks top value used

The SEAT Toledo was a flop new, but looks good value second-hand

The SEAT Toledo was a flop new, but looks good value second-hand

The Chrysler Voyager is an MPV pioneer, and the latest car is good value

The Renault Scenic compact MPV is comfortable and affordable to run

Steep depreciation makes the Volvo S80 a great value second-hand car

The classy, two-door Mercedes E-Class Coupe is more affordable than ever

The Mercedes CLC wasn’t a showroom hit, but it's a fine second-hand buy

The Nissan 370Z combines driving fun with a strong reliability record

The Mk2 Ford Ka is reliable and fun. Are there any pitfalls of buying used?

Our reader has £10,000 to spend on a 4x4 with genuine off-road ability

Our reader has £350 a month to spend on a Ford Mondeo-sized saloon

The MINI Convertible is one of the most stylish soft-tops on the market

Our reader has £2,000 to spend on a trusty first car, but which one?

Reader has £13,000 to spend on a capable front-wheel-drive crossover. Here are our best buys...

Don’t be put off by Alfa’s reputation, the Spider makes a fine buy

Our reader has £10,000 to spend on a small but versatile people carrier. So what should he buy?

The Peugeot 407 looks like great value, if you can put up with the glitches

The Vauxhall-engined Lotus Europa is great fun... if you can find one

Our reader has £5,000 to spend on a petrol-engined, five-door city car

The stylish Mazda RX-8 coupe is cheap to buy, but expensive to run