I’m looking for a small four-door car. What is the Audi A3 saloon like?
The Audi A3 was first launched in 1996. Based around the same mechanicals as the Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon, it went on to become a best-seller for the German…
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With more than 30 years of experience, we know our cars. Find our take on the most popular used motors
Is the Nissan Qashqai any good as a used car?
The Qashqai has been a resounding hit for Japanese company Nissan. The British-built motor replaced the slow-selling Almera hatchback and was instantly more popular. At the vanguard of the mass…
I want a used Ford Focus. What can I get for around £9,000?
Since its launch in the late 1990s, the Ford Focus has been one of Britain’s most popular motors. It’s undergone various transformations but retains its position as the best-driving, best-selling…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…