Used 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 currently on the UK market

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

That’s how many vehicles have passed over Jim Ronan’s auction block in his 35 years as an auctioneer. He tells us his story and shares some buying and…

Used electric cars have never been more affordable, so is it time to make the switch?

Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…

Our full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage, covering the Sportage Mk4 that was on sale between 2016 and 2022

Our full used buyer’s guide on the Mercedes E-class, covering the E-Class Mk5 that’s been on sale since 2016

With the price of used electric cars plummeting, Mike Rutherford thinks it’s the perfect time to buy

Faster depreciation means used EV deals may look tempting next to more expensive hybrid and petrol rivals

New SMMT figures show increased sales of second-hand cars, but prices look set to stay high for a while

A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Here are some great used cars available for £3,000 or less

A low budget doesn’t have to mean low-quality. We’ve picked out some terrific cars for under £1k

We rate the sites that can reveal all about a potential used-car buy

One of the UK’s most popular new cars is a sound choice for buyers after a used supermini

Not sure how to buy a car online? Read our step-by-step guide to get you through the process

If you’re after a used car, we’ve picked out 10 top examples – ranging from superminis to SUVs - on our sister site Buyacar

BMW’s head of sustainability suggests motorists should prolong the life of the cars they already own rather than buying new models

Which is the best classic sports car? Models from AC, Jaguar, Ferrari, Lotus, MG, Porsche and more all make compelling cases

Skoda’s Scala hatch was an award-winning new car, and its wide range of talents continues to be a draw on the used market

We take a second look at the revolutionary Audi TT coupe in first generation form

If you're looking for performance kicks, these sports cars will have you grinning ear-to-ear

We've all trawled the internet looking at cheap supercars at some point, to save you the trouble here are some performance bargains

Nothing beats a drop top, especially in sunny weather. Here are some of the best cheap used convertibles out there now

Scammers posing as car dealers are posting fake adverts for bargain used cars online to defraud consumers out of thousands of pounds

Buying and running a car for peanuts might seem like a gamble, but it’s achievable if you follow a few rules

Used car sales saw a 5.1% year-on-year increase in the first quarter of 2022, with 14,586 second-hand electric cars changing hands

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW X1 covering the X1 Mk1 (2009-2015) and X1 Mk2 (2015-date)

When the time comes to part with your car, we’ve got the best advice on how to sell it and achieve the best price

Cute but dated, the Suzuki Jimny offers rugged 4x4 ability in a package that's the size of a city car

Want to buy a used car using finance? We’ve got everything you need to know about used car finance deals

The BMW 4 Series Coupe remains a great four-seater coupe with surprisingly low running costs

The seven-seat SEAT Alhambra offers strong value, sliding doors and lots of space

Steve Fowler says the recent used car market chaos will settle down, but the historically high prices are here for the long haul