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New vs used executive cars: BMW 5 Series or BMW M3?
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New vs used executive cars: BMW 5 Series or BMW M3?

Big and brand-new or smaller and more powerful? We determine the best BMW to buy
Car group tests
31 Mar 2025
New vs used coupes: BMW 2 Series or Jaguar F-Type?
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New vs used coupes: BMW 2 Series or Jaguar F-Type?

Which coupe should you splash your cash on? We pick from two top two-doors
Car group tests
30 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: Small, easy to drive cars for £15,000
Car Hunter: help I need a small cars that's easy to drive for £15,000

Used Car Hunter: Small, easy to drive cars for £15,000

Our Car Hunter has £15,000 to find a small hatchback or SUV that’s a doddle to drive
Features
29 Mar 2025
Three car garage: £25k for a Citroen C4 Cactus, Jaguar XE and MINI Cooper S
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Three car garage: £25k for a Citroen C4 Cactus, Jaguar XE and MINI Cooper S

A practical crossover, svelte executive saloon and rorty hot hatch could be yours for less than £25,000 thanks to the Auto Express used car classified…
Features
27 Mar 2025
Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please
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Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please

Richard Ingram reckons that if you want a used car in a very specific spec, you should seek out the right one– regardless of where it is
Opinion
27 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: flash, four-wheel drive saloons for £20,000
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Used Car Hunter: flash, four-wheel drive saloons for £20,000

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £20,000 to find a premium 4WD saloon
Features
26 Mar 2025
Bangernomics: how to buy a banger and run it for peanuts
Bangernomics: how to buy a banger and run it for peanuts

Bangernomics: how to buy a banger and run it for peanuts

Buying and running a car for peanuts might seem like a gamble, but it’s achievable if you follow a few simple steps
Tips & advice
24 Mar 2025
Mileage correction and car clocking: is it legal?
EU to crack down on car clocking companies

Mileage correction and car clocking: is it legal?

We uncover the facts about mileage correction, and explain how you can spot a clocked car
Tips & advice
24 Mar 2025
Three car garage: A Lotus, a Bentley and a Range Rover Sport, or one new Range Rover?
Three used cars for the price of a new Range Rover

Three car garage: A Lotus, a Bentley and a Range Rover Sport, or one new Range Rover?

A lightweight sports car, a luxurious continent-crosser and a luxury SUV to fill your driveway, all from the Auto Express used car classifieds
Features
23 Mar 2025
New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?
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New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?

Electric car prices are dropping, but which car offers the most low-emission bang for your buck?
Car group tests
23 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: six-cylinder luxury cars for £35,000
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Used Car Hunter: six-cylinder luxury cars for £35,000

Our Car Hunter has £35,000 to track down an upmarket car with a decent bit of shove
Features
22 Mar 2025
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Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
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Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
Opinion
20 Mar 2025
New vs used hot hatches: Ford Focus ST or Audi RS 3?
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New vs used hot hatches: Ford Focus ST or Audi RS 3?

The Focus ST and RS 3 are great hot hatches, but which one should you buy with a £38,000 budget?
Car group tests
20 Mar 2025
Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory
Toyota Corolla's on the production line at the Burnaston factory in the UK

Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory

Toyota Circular Factory to be ‘centre of excellence’ for future recycling operations worldwide
News
19 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: exciting, inexpensive convertibles for £15,000
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Used Car Hunter: exciting, inexpensive convertibles for £15,000

Our Car Hunter has £15,000 to find a fun drop-top for the summer months, but which one?
Features
19 Mar 2025
Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car, luxury saloon and EV for the same price
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Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car, luxury saloon and EV for the same price

For around the price of a new X3 you can have it all with this excellent variety of BMWs
Features
17 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: fast and fun sports cars for £40,000
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Used Car Hunter: fast and fun sports cars for £40,000

Our Car Hunter has £40,000 for a quick, fun sports car, but what to choose?
Features
16 Mar 2025
Used cars for sale
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Used cars for sale

Get a great deal on a second hand car today!
Features
14 Mar 2025
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
13 Mar 2025
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
Best cars & vans
13 Mar 2025
Best cars for £3,000 or less
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Best cars for £3,000 or less

A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Here are some great used cars available for £3,000 or less
Best cars & vans
12 Mar 2025
Best cars for £5,000 or less
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Best cars for £5,000 or less

Here are the best used cars you can buy with a budget of £5,000
Best cars & vans
12 Mar 2025
Best cars for £10,000 or less
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Best cars for £10,000 or less

£10,000 is a strong budget in the used car market, here are some of the best cars you can find
Best cars & vans
12 Mar 2025
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Best cars for over £20,000
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Best cars for over £20,000

Got a budget of more than £20,000 to spend on a new car? You may want to check out these excellent used buys first
Best cars & vans
12 Mar 2025
Best cars for £20,000 or less
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Best cars for £20,000 or less

£20k is serious used car money, these are our favourite buys for that kind of budget
Best cars & vans
12 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: stylish seven-seat SUVs for £40,000
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Used Car Hunter: stylish seven-seat SUVs for £40,000

Our car hunter has £40,000 for a seven-seat SUV with boot space to spare, but which one?
Features
12 Mar 2025
Three car garage: a hot hatch, a roadster and an estate all for the price of a new VW Golf GTI
Three car garage for £40,000

Three car garage: a hot hatch, a roadster and an estate all for the price of a new VW Golf GTI

If you’re a driving enthusiast and had £40,000 to spend, these would be the perfect three cars to fill your driveway, all pulled from the Auto Express…
Features
11 Mar 2025
Three car garage: £100k for an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Honda e and Volvo V90 Cross Country
3-car garage for £100,000

Three car garage: £100k for an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Honda e and Volvo V90 Cross Country

We have a generous budget of £100,000 and three empty spaces in our garage. It’s time to explore the Auto Express classifieds to find the perfect trio…
Features
8 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: mile-munching saloons for £13,000
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Used Car Hunter: mile-munching saloons for £13,000

Our car hunter has £13,000 to spend on a saloon that’ll provide a comfortable commute
Features
7 Mar 2025
Used Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor long-term test: popular EV meets its replacement
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Used Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor long-term test: popular EV meets its replacement

Final report: we compare used with new as we say goodbye to our EV
Long-term tests
6 Mar 2025
Used Car Hunter: spacious, family-friendly MPVs for £15,000
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Used Car Hunter: spacious, family-friendly MPVs for £15,000

Our car hunter has £15,000 for a spacious proper people carrier
Features
5 Mar 2025
Three-car garage: Used VW Touareg, Mazda MX-30 and Alpine A110 for less than one new Porsche Cayenne
3-car garage for £75,000

Three-car garage: Used VW Touareg, Mazda MX-30 and Alpine A110 for less than one new Porsche Cayenne

There's £75,000 to spend and a three-car garage to fill. We dip into the Auto Express used car classifieds to see what we can assemble...
Features
3 Mar 2025
How to write a killer car advert for a quick sale and a high price
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How to write a killer car advert for a quick sale and a high price

A great ad can net you an equally great price for your car if you do it right
Tips & advice
3 Mar 2025
Why your car’s service history really matters
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Why your car’s service history really matters

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know
Tips & advice
3 Mar 2025
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
Best cars & vans
1 Mar 2025