Used car tests

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

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’ …