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

plug-in hybrid transit
Car reviews, Main feature

Is the latest Ford Transit as good as rival vans? And is it worth choosing the plug-in hybrid Transit?

That’s a very good question. Once the Transit was far and away the most popular van in the country. Now you see plenty of Volkswagen Transporters, Vauxhall Vivaros and Mercedes-Benz…

By James Foxall24th May 202212th May 2022
vauxhall mokka
Car reviews, Headline feature

I see lots of Vauxhall Mokkas around. Are they any good as used cars?

When the Vauxhall Mokka was launched in 2012, the aim was for the British brand to drive its way upmarket. The Mokka is what’s called a compact crossover, a car…

By James Foxall14th April 202219th May 2022
hyundai tucson
Car reviews

I’m after a used budget SUV. Is the Hyundai Tucson any good?

Hyundai has been making its Tucson since 2004. A small family SUV – little brother to the Santa Fe ‑ the Tucson is designed to provide comfortable family transport. Hyundai…

By James Foxall8th March 202221st April 2022
volvo xc60
Car reviews

I want a premium SUV for less than £15,000. Can I get a Volvo XC60 within my budget?

The Volvo XC60 was launched in 2008 to compete with five-door, five-seat SUV models such as the BMW X3 and Audi Q3. But Volvo didn’t waste any time in catching…

By James Foxall20th January 202211th March 2022
toyota yaris
Car reviews

Is the Toyota Yaris any good as a used car?

The Toyota Yaris has been a mainstay of the small car market for more than 20 years now. It’s always been on the quirky side and thousands of buyers have…

By James Foxall9th December 202110th February 2022
mercedes-benz a-class
Car reviews

I’m interested in buying a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Do they make a reliable used buy?

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class started life as a radical take on the small car. Its awkward, frumpy looks didn’t appeal to the mass market so it’s hardly a surprise that Mercedes…

By James Foxall16th November 20214th January 2022
bmw 3 series
Car reviews

I want a family car that’s great to drive. What’s your view of the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is a brilliant all-rounder. It doesn’t just wear a desirable badge. It’s also the best in its class to drive and, available in both saloon and…

By James Foxall14th October 202130th November 2021
dacia duster
Car reviews

I’ve heard good things about the Dacia Duster. Are they really a sound used buy?

It’s not often that car manufacturers launch in the UK and become an instant hit. Dacia did just that by bringing in a car that tapped into the post-financial crash…

By James Foxall9th September 202126th October 2021
fiat 500
Car reviews

I want to give my daughter a car for her birthday. Is the Fiat 500 any good?

The Fiat 500 has been a smash hit for the Italian company. Helped by a funky image plus the ability to make every model look different to the ones that…

By James Foxall5th August 202118th August 2021
nissan leaf
Car reviews

I’m considering buying an electric car for £10,000 and was wondering about a Nissan Leaf. What will I get?

The Nissan Leaf is the UK’s best-selling electric car and was the world’s until 2020 when the Tesla 3 overtook it. Even so, it still represents the most affordable way…

By James Foxall24th June 20218th July 2021

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