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With more than 30 years of experience, we know our cars. Find our take on the most popular used motors

vauxhall astra
Car reviews

Can I get a decent Vauxhall Astra for around £8,000?

The Vauxhall Astra is often the forgotten small family hatchback. It’s not luxurious or sought after as the Volkswagen Golf. And it doesn’t drive as well or look as stylish…

By James Foxall30th December 202015th January 2021
vw polo
Car reviews

All my daughter’s friends have a VW Polo. Are they a good used car?

The VW Polo has been around since 1975 and has built a solid reputation as a good first car. It’s one of the UK’s best-selling models and vies with the…

By James Foxall10th December 202015th January 2021
eco friendly car
Buying + selling, Car reviews, Featured posts

I have £9500 to spend and I’m looking for an eco friendly car that’s fun to drive. Any ideas?

Buying a car that has to satisfy multiple people invariably means compromising somewhere along the line. And that’s no different for our reader whose wife wants an eco friendly car…

By James Foxall3rd December 202015th January 2021
used mazda cx-5
Car reviews

What’s a used Mazda CX-5 like as a compact SUV?

There have been two generations of Mazda CX-5 and both make excellent used cars. They’re generally reliable, good to drive and stylish. We’re looking at the first series here which…

By James Foxall10th November 202019th November 2020
audi allroad
Car reviews

I want a car with some offroad ability. Is the Audi allroad any good?

If you like regular estate cars but need more offroad capability than many offer and don’t want to go down the SUV route, the Audi A6 allroad is well worth…

By James Foxall15th October 202029th October 2020
vw passat
Buying + selling, Car reviews

I want a large saloon. Does the VW Passat make a good used buy?

With the number of SUVs on the road, it’s easy to forget about the traditional saloon or estate car. But if you do, you’ll be missing a trick. Large family…

By James Foxall22nd September 20207th October 2020
volkswagen golf
Car reviews

I have £9,000 to spend. Can I get a nearly new Volkswagen Golf for that?

If you watch TV, you’ll probably feel bombarded and maybe slightly confused by ads for the new ‘all digital’ Golf ‑ whatever ‘all-digital’ means. For anyone who can’t afford this…

By James Foxall27th August 20209th September 2020
seat ateca
Car reviews

What is the SEAT Ateca like as a used car?

When the SEAT Ateca was launched in 2016, it wasn’t just the Spanish company’s first SUV, it was also very late to the cross over party. But that didn’t diminish…

By James Foxall13th August 202026th August 2020
used vauxhall corsa
Car reviews

I’m looking for a car for my daughter. How good is a used Vauxhall Corsa?

Many years ago, the Vauxhall Corsa was Britain’s best seller. Rivals have overtaken it more recently but the Corsa is still well up there and definitely worth a look. How…

By James Foxall23rd July 202026th November 2020
ford fiesta used car review
Car reviews

Why is the Ford Fiesta Britain’s best-selling car?

For years the Ford Fiesta has been Britain’s best-seller. In July 2020 that’s still the case. Here we look at what Ford’s supermini does well and what it’s not so…

By James Foxall14th July 20209th September 2020

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