Used car tests

Our reader has £12,000 to spend on a flash, luxurious saloon. So what should he buy?

Reader has £5,000 to spend on a reliable roadster, so what should he buy?

The Avensis scores on value and is easy to own. But are there any pitfalls?

Our reader has £8,000 to spend on a capable seven-seater

Our reader has £15,000 to spend on a good value off-roader

The R-Class MPV is a steal second-hand, but it is expensive to run

Our reader has £3,000 to spend on a distinctive first car

Our reader has £20,000 to spend on a distinctive four-seater convertible

Reader has £14,000 to spend on a practical car with low running costs

Our reader has £14,000 to spend on a small hot hatchback

Our reader has £6,000 to spend on a road tax-exempt supermini

Steep depreciation makes the VW Phaeton look a real bargain. But is it?

4x4s don’t come much more luxurious than the Range Rover Sport – but there are some issues to look out for

The Audi A3 is about to be replaced, and looks more tempting than ever used

The Stratos is one of the most beautiful cars ever to have entered a special stage. Less than 500 were ever made, and they are now prized collectors’ …

Fifth generation brought hot hatch back to top of the class – but is there anything to watch out for?

It's Britain's family favourite and there are loads about, so how do you ensure you get a good one?

New emissions-based road tax rules are set to hit drivers hard – unless you buy carefully

Hot diesels from Skoda and Ford are bargains right now. Which is our choice?

Small, light and cheap to run – these cars from Nissan and Smart have the lot!

Bag a prestige car at a value price with Mercedes’ A-Class and BMW’s 1-Series

Want a roadster that’s a good everyday car and great fun on a track, too? Look no further...

Demand for hatch remains strong – and we give you the lowdown on finding one second-hand...

What to look for on Mazda’s radical rotary-engined coupé.

TV’s Mike runs the rule over rugged 4WD estates from Audi and Volvo – and decides which is the better second-hand choice...

TV’s Mike Brewer reveals his tell-tale warning signs to a dodgy second-hand deal

Which stylish coupé will TV’s Mike choose: Peugeot 407 or Alfa GT?

How reliable is the Japanese family contender after 60,000 gruelling miles? We reveal all...

We visit a new car retail park with eight different dealers that could change the way motors are sold

It’s Britain’s biggest-selling new car, so there are thousands of used examples to choose from. But what should buyers look for? We reveal all

We team up with an RAC specialist to reveal eight essential tips for anyone buying a car second-hand

We review three legends which were big news in Auto Express’s debut year

The latest Clio is bigger and better than ever, but what do you need to look out for on used versions?

The 911 is a true legend, but you should be careful when buying. We rate the last four versions.

Second-hand grey imports make a great deal of sense – as our trio of distinctive Japanese cars proves...

The supermini has a rock-solid image, but there are plenty of pitfalls to be wary of before buying