Used cars

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

Buying a used car from a dealer or privately isn’t always easy. So here is our advice and tips on how to buy your dream second-hand motor

Our Car hunter has £8,000 to find a small car that offers massive levels of fun

We’ve created a diverse three-car garage from Auto Express used-car classifieds, all for around £50,000

What is car depreciation, how does it work and what can you do to minimise it on your car? We reveal all in our guide…

Our Car hunter has £8,000 to buy a city car that has room for a weekly grocery shop

There's £30,000 to spend, and three parking spaces to fill. We take a look into the depths of the Auto Express used car classifieds to see what we can…

A full used buyer's guide to the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe that's been on sale since 2020

Our Car Hunter has £17,000 to spend on a car that will deliver driving fun and low costs, but what to choose?

A full used buyer’s guide on the Citroen C3 Aircross Mk1 that was on sale between 2017 and 2024

We’ve got £25,000 burning a hole in our pocket, and a three-car garage to fill. What will a dip into the Auto Express used car classifieds turn up?

A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi Q4 e-tron that’s been on sale since 2021

What rights do you have as a consumer when you buy a second-hand car? Our guide explains your legal protections

Don’t have the budget for a new car? These 10 great-value used buys also excel in the worst of the weather

A full used buyer’s guide on the DS 3 covering the Mk1 that’s been on sale since 2019

Read our used vehicle checklist to help you make a safer, more informed choice when buying any used car

Richard Ingram gives his expert insight on why buying a new car can be cheaper than investing in a used one

Shane Wilkinson believes that certain problems can actually be dealmakers rather than breakers

A full used buyer's guide on the Toyota Supra covering the Mk5 that was on sale between 2019 and 2025

A car’s MoT history can give insight into how well it’s been looked after, and finding this information is easy.

A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 that has been on sale since 2021

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW 5 Series Mk7 that was on sale between 2017 and 2024

Paul Adam explains why poor weather can result in big bargains

A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Grandland covering the Grandland Mk1 that’s been on sale since 2017

A full used buyer’s guide on the Fiat 500 city car that’s been on sale in the UK since 2008

Easy to drive, affordable, and inexpensive to run, these are our top 10 used cars to learn in

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sorento covering the Sorento Mk4 that’s been on sale since 2020

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

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW iX electric SUV that’s been on sale since 2021

A full used buyer's guide on the Mazda MX-30 which has been on sale since 2020

A full used buyer’s guide on the Citroen SpaceTourer MPV that has been on sale since 2016

Find out how to check if a used car has been stolen or has a bad history before you buy

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Enyaq covering the Mk1 that’s been on sale since 2021

Content editor George Armitage believes that the used car market is filled with prestige bargains, just as long as you’re careful.

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