Best Cars

Our experts choose the best cars in each category. They are the top combination of price, practicality, reliability, safety and driving fun.

Approved used schemes: what does each car company offer?

We examine 2023’s major approved used car schemes – including the warranties offered, plus extras such as breakdown and servicing cover.

How to sell your car for the best price

Want to sell your car? Here are some tips to ensure you get the best price, including where to sell and how to take good photographs.

Used car sales up 11.5% in ‘volatile’ 2021

Used car sales grew last year with more than 7.5 million vehicles changing hands – and 96.6 percent of them were petrol or diesel

Used cars for £2k and under FELL 25% in 2021

The number of used cars on sale for £2,000 and under dropped by a quarter in 2021 as low-cost motorists are being ‘priced off the road’

1 in 4 nearly-new cars now cost MORE than new

As shortages of new cars continues, prices for nearly-new models are rising with 1 in 4 now costing more than brand new

Used car prices rocket £3,000 in just five months

The unprecedented growth in used car prices shows no sign of slowing, as values increase once again in October 2021.

Used car buyers rush to SUVs as time taken to sell HALVES

SUVs dominate the fastest-selling used cars in the UK this summer as the time taken to sell halves thanks to Brits rushing to replace their motors

Summer of ‘unprecedented’ used car prices forecast

Used car prices are going to continue rising at an ‘unprecedented’ rate this summer according to industry experts

Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen used cars unite under Spoticar brand

Spoticar is the UK’s first multi-brand manufacturer approved-used car scheme, incorporating Stellantis brands Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall.

Used car experts predict turbulence in secondhand market

According to used car experts, the semiconductor issue could be about to affect the secondhand car market

‘Lotus Approved’ scheme launched for used cars up to 20 years old

Lotus is the latest marque to launch a manufacturer-backed Approved Used scheme. Impressively, it covers cars up to 20 years of age.

Used car prices have grown for 12 months in a row

Used car prices continued to go up in March with the average price on Auto Trader growing 7 percent to £14,110

Auto Trader launches part-exchange price guarantee

The Auto Trader guaranteed part-exchange tool allows car buyers to receive an instant, haggle-free online price for their old car

Used EV ‘revolution’ now underway

The electric revolution in the used car sector is gathering pace, according to new research from automotive analyst Glass’s.

Sir Elton John’s Maserati Quattroporte heads to auction

A 2005 Maserati Quattroporte formerly owned by Sir Elton John goes under the hammer this week. It could fetch as much as £40,000.

Used car sales fell 14.9% in 2020

Over a million fewer used cars were sold in 2020 due to coronavirus lockdowns curbing activity – but the market still outperformed new cars.

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