Used cars

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

Our Car hunter has £8,000 to find a small car that offers massive levels of fun

We’ve created a diverse three-car garage from Auto Express used-car classifieds, all for around £50,000

What is car depreciation, how does it work and what can you do to minimise it on your car? We reveal all in our guide…

Our Car hunter has £8,000 to buy a city car that has room for a weekly grocery shop

There's £30,000 to spend, and three parking spaces to fill. We take a look into the depths of the Auto Express used car classifieds to see what we can…

Our Car Hunter has £17,000 to spend on a car that will deliver driving fun and low costs, but what to choose?

We’ve got £25,000 burning a hole in our pocket, and a three-car garage to fill. What will a dip into the Auto Express used car classifieds turn up?

Our Car Hunter has £30,000 to make the switch to electric drive, but which one?

What rights do you have as a consumer when you buy a second-hand car? Our guide explains your legal protections

Don’t have the budget for a new car? These 10 great-value used buys also excel in the worst of the weather

Richard Ingram gives his expert insight on why buying a new car can be cheaper than investing in a used one

Shane Wilkinson believes that certain problems can actually be dealmakers rather than breakers

A car’s MoT history can give insight into how well it’s been looked after, and finding this information is easy.

Paul Adam explains why poor weather can result in big bargains

Easy to drive, affordable, and inexpensive to run, these are our top 10 used cars to learn in

We've all trawled the internet looking at cheap supercars at some point. To save you the trouble, here are some performance bargains

Nothing beats a drop top, especially in sunny weather. Here are some of the best cheap used convertibles out there now

Find out how to check if a used car has been stolen or has a bad history before you buy

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?

Content editor George Armitage believes that the used car market is filled with prestige bargains, just as long as you’re careful.

Our favourite used vans offer a cheap and practical alternative to brand new commercial vehicles

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

An ultra-comfortable ride and a premium driving experience can be yours with the best used luxury cars

If you need a fast, comfortable and stylish set of wheels, these are the best used executive cars that the market has to offer

The best used large SUVs and 4x4s offer space, practicality, performance and low running costs

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

Mid-size SUVs and 4x4s are as popular as ever, and these the best pre-owned models on sale

If you want an appealing car that mixes performance with style, the best used coupes will tick a lot of boxes

If you're after a little extra style and space without breaking the bank, these are the best used small SUVs and 4x4s

Our guide to the best used family cars on sale in the UK today

Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market

If it’s open-top thrills that you’re after, the best used convertibles offer incredible value for money

Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis

Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at our 2024 Used Car Awards