Used cars

Max Adams explains that, when you’re choosing a used car, it’s horses for courses

From city cars to large family SUVs, here’s our annual pick of the star performers that’ll save you thousands when you buy them used instead of new

Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars

Our favourite used vans offer a cheap and practical alternative to brand new commercial vehicles

Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market

If you’ve got a growing family to ferry around, the best used MPVs will do it for a bargain price

If it’s open-top thrills that you’re after, the best used convertibles offer incredible value for money

If you're after a little extra style and space without breaking the bank, these are the best used small SUVs and 4x4s

Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis

Our guide to the best used family cars on sale in the UK today

Looking for a fun but sensibly-priced set of wheels? These are the best used sports cars to buy right now

The best used large SUVs and 4x4s offer space, practicality, performance and low running costs

An ultra-comfortable ride and a premium driving experience can be yours with the best used luxury cars

Our list of the best used estate cars will help you find a super-practical car that's also affordable

Mid-size SUVs and 4x4s are as popular as ever, and these the best pre-owned models on sale

If you need a fast, comfortable and stylish set of wheels, these are the best used executive cars that the market has to offer

Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK

If you want an appealing car that mixes performance with style, these used coupes will tick a lot of boxes

Looking to join the EV revolution but have a smaller budget? Here are the best used electric cars to buy

Auto Express’ senior content editor explains why some good old-fashioned detective work can help you find the very best second-hand buy

A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Swift, covering the Swift Mk7 that was on sale between 2017 and 2024

A full used buyer’s guide on the Honda CR-V covering the CR-V Mk5 that’s was on sale in the UK between 2018 and 2023

More than 80,000 used EVs were sold in Q3 of 2025, or the equivalent of one in 25 pre-owned cars sold overall

When we think of leasing, we tend to think of new cars, but leasing a used car is an option worth looking at

New plans drawn up by the UK car leasing industry could win or lose the government millions, but also save drivers £££s

The third-generation BMW X3 is a real sweet spot in the car maker's range because it's good to live with and drive

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW X1 covering the X1 Mk2 that was on sale in the UK between 2015 and 2022

A full used buyer’s guide on the Renault Scenic covering the Scenic Mk4 that was on sale between 2016 and 2019

A full used buyer’s guide on the Dacia Sandero covering the Sandero Mk2 that was on sale in the UK between 2013 and 2020

Our full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage, covering the Sportage Mk4 that was on sale between 2016 and 2021

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £15,000 for a safe, reliable and comfortable estate, so here are three options

The number of used car leases taken out in Q2 of 2025 rose by 166 per cent compared with the same period last year

Our Car Hunter has £8,000 for a small diesel hatch with low running costs, but which one?

For the price of a new Land Rover Defender Octa, you could have a great family car, an accomplished sports car and tough off-roader

Easy to drive and affordable, these are 10 best used cars to learn in