Used car tests

Its looks divide opinion, but the French hatch has always been a strong buy. We pick our favourite

Want a reliable, stylish prestige car without the high price? The big VW is worth a look

Good-looking with great engines, but surely its reliability record is too much of a risk? We give our verdict...

It’s long been one of the world’s best cars, but which version of the BMW favourite offers the most value used?

It looks great and can be yours for a bargain – but what should you watch out for on the Spanish supermini...?

High on style, low on price... but which generation of the enduring supermini makes the best used buy?

With 4.4 million sold across Europe, the Corsa is a huge favourite with drivers. But which is the best buy?

In a class dominated by German cars, the big Brit is an alternative choice. What are its good and bad points?

It was a class leader in its day, but is BMW’s previous generation model still worth buying used? We reveal all

Seven generations of the cool coupe came and went before it was axed last year. Here we rate the final four...

Only months separate them – but one is much cheaper. We show you how a pre-registered axed model leaves you quids in

Is the rugged Jeep off-roader a sound buy second-hand? Our head-to-head compares the past four generations

It’s one of the UK’s top-selling cars, so there are thousands of used Fiestas to choose from. Here’s what to look for...

With a new version of the MPV on the scene, now is a good time to land a bargain on the old model. We look at what’s on offer...

Want to get your hands on a cool Cat like this for around £10,000? You can... and we explain how

Want a big family car with a difference? Used Alfas have not always been a wise buy, but things are changing...

Fiat’s Punto, Renault’s Clio and Peugeot’s 206 all represent great value now they’ve been superseded. Which is best?

Can a classic model really provide daily transport and also save you money? You bet it can!

The previous-shape British off-roader is great value – but what should you watch out for?

The French hatchback has been a favourite in the UK for more than a decade - but which version is best?

We try three nippy, value for money runabouts from Ford, Kia and Fiat for size...

Are there any pitfalls to look out for on the Japanese star?

A favourite of fleets and families, the Vauxhall is temptingly priced on the second-hand market. So which model is the best?

If you ignore the new wave of coupé-cabriolets, a traditional soft-top is a great used buy. We pick the best from four...

Plenty of space, lots of kit and great reliability, this MPV is a fine used choice...

Despite being six years old, the Ford Mondeo rival remains a popular buy in the UK market, with 110,000 examples sold so far.

Looking for a small estate with a touch of class? Then the X-Type could be for you. Here's what to look out for

The Pininfarina-styled Peugeot 406 Coupé set new standards for family car makers - and if stories on the bush telegraph are true, it's no surprise why…

It's great value new, but does Citroen's C3 five-door supermini make sense second-hand, too?

It's a former Car of the Year, but is Volvo's stylish SUV the XC90 a sound proposition used?

Bargain supercar the Honda NSX is fast becoming a cult classic, so what should you look for in early examples?

With a new model on sale, now's the time to bag a top-value 'old' version of Volkswagen's Passat

It's Britain's best-seller, but with so many about, how can you ensure you track down a good one?

Supercar thrills at supermini prices? That's what a surprisingly economical used Lotus Elise promises

The blue oval baby, the Ford Ka, is great value second-hand but what should you look out for?

It's one of Britain's top-selling new cars, but is the Peugeot 206 such a good bet as a used buy?