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Used cars

Your rights when buying a used car
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Your rights when buying a used car

What rights do you have as a consumer when you buy a second-hand car? Our guide explains your legal protections
Tips & advice
23 Dec 2024
How to check if a car is stolen
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How to check if a car is stolen

Find out how to check if a used car has been stolen or has a bad history before you buy
Tips & advice
20 Dec 2024
Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
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Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?

Cat S and Cat N insurance write-off classifications replaced the old Cat C and Cat D groups in 2017; but what do they mean and how do they work?
Tips & advice
10 Dec 2024
Used cars for sale
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Used cars for sale

Get a great deal on a used car
29 Nov 2024
A used luxury car can be a bargain, if you’re brave enough
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A used luxury car can be a bargain, if you’re brave enough

Content editor George Armitage believes that the used car market is filled with prestige bargains, just as long as you’re careful.
Opinion
28 Nov 2024
Best used cars to buy 2024
Best used cars 2024

Best used cars to buy 2024

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
Best cars & vans
22 Nov 2024
Best used vans to buy now
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Best used vans to buy now

Our favourite used vans offer a cheap and practical alternative to brand new commercial vehicles
Best cars & vans
22 Nov 2024
Best used electric cars to buy now
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Best used electric cars to buy now

Looking to join the electric car revolution but have a smaller budget? Here are the best used electric cars to buy
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22 Nov 2024
Best used hybrid cars to buy now
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Best used hybrid cars to buy now

Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used MPVs and people carriers to buy now
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Best used MPVs and people carriers to buy now

If you’ve got a growing family to ferry around, the best used MPVs and people carriers will do just that for a bargain price
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used luxury cars to buy now
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Best used luxury cars to buy now

An ultra-comfortable ride and a premium driving experience can be yours with the best used luxury cars
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
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Best used executive cars to buy now
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Best used executive cars to buy now

If you need a fast, comfortable and stylish set of wheels, these are the best used executive cars that the market has to offer
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used large SUVs and 4x4s to buy now
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Best used large SUVs and 4x4s to buy now

The best used large SUVs and 4x4s offer space, practicality, performance and low running costs
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
A test drive is vital before making any new or used car purchase
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A test drive is vital before making any new or used car purchase

Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks gives his expert advice on how to make the most of a 30-minute test drive in any potential new purchase
Opinion
21 Nov 2024
Best used mid-size SUVs and 4x4s to buy now
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Best used mid-size SUVs and 4x4s to buy now

Mid-size SUVs and 4x4s are as popular as ever, and these the best pre-owned models on sale
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used coupes to buy now
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Best used coupes to buy now

If you want an appealing car that mixes performance with style, the best used coupes will tick a lot of boxes
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used small SUVs and 4x4s to buy now
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Best used small SUVs and 4x4s to buy now

If you're after a little extra style and space without breaking the bank, these are the best used small SUVs and 4x4s
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used estate cars to buy now
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Best used estate cars to buy now

Our list of the best used estate cars will help you find a super-practical car that's also affordable
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21 Nov 2024
Best used family cars to buy now
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Best used family cars to buy now

Our guide to the best used family cars on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Best used hatchbacks to buy now
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Best used hatchbacks to buy now

Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market
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21 Nov 2024
Best used convertibles to buy now
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Best used convertibles to buy now

If it’s open-top thrills that you’re after, the best used convertibles offer incredible value for money
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21 Nov 2024
Best used small cars to buy now
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Best used small cars to buy now

Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis
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21 Nov 2024
Best used hot hatchbacks to buy now
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Best used hot hatchbacks to buy now

Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK
Best cars & vans
20 Nov 2024
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New cars that plummet in value can make brilliant used buys
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New cars that plummet in value can make brilliant used buys

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at our 2024 Used Car Awards
Opinion
20 Nov 2024
Best used sports cars to buy now
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Best used sports cars to buy now

These are the top used sports cars for those looking for some fun but usable second-hand wheels
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20 Nov 2024
We can help make the car buying process easier for you
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We can help make the car buying process easier for you

Executive editor Paul Adam explains why buying a car just became a whole lot easier
Opinion
14 Nov 2024
Best used tow cars 2024/2025
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Best used tow cars 2024/2025

Navigating the used tow car market? These top contenders are well worth a look…
Best cars & vans
11 Nov 2024
Used sports cars and hot hatches can bring huge fun at bargain prices
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Used sports cars and hot hatches can bring huge fun at bargain prices

Consumer report Tom Jervis gives his expert insight on why you won’t miss out on driving thrills by choosing a car just a little bit older
Opinion
31 Oct 2024
Great car advert wording is the secret to a successful sale
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Great car advert wording is the secret to a successful sale

Even if you are “one careful lady owner”, our senior content editor recommends not resorting to meaningless words when you’re putting together a class…
Opinion
24 Oct 2024
Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump
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Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump

Lease companies plead for budget measures to support the secondhand EV market
News
22 Oct 2024
Can you part-exchange a car on finance?
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Can you part-exchange a car on finance?

Want to get out of your car finance deal early and part-exchange the car for a new one? Here’s how to go about it…
Tips & advice
22 Oct 2024
Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars
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Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars

Auto Express’s senior news reporter reminds used-car buyers that there’s much more to check on a potential purchase than its mileage
Opinion
17 Oct 2024
How to test drive a car
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How to test drive a car

Our tips and tricks on how to take a test drive in a new or used car
Tips & advice
17 Oct 2024
Best used snow cars 2024
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Best used snow cars 2024

Don’t have the budget for a new car? These 10 great-value used buys also excel in the worst of the weather
Best cars & vans
11 Oct 2024
New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers
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New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers

Auto Express's content editor gives his expert insight on why third-party warranties don't always make the best of sense
Opinion
10 Oct 2024