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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
Best cars & vans
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 2025
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Best used tow cars 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
Opinion - car sales

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
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
What car types are best for resale value?
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What car types are best for resale value?

The latest data shows it’s good news for sports car and SUV fans, less so if you’ve just bought an S-Class
News
7 Oct 2024
EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss
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EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss

Electric car batteries are holding up very well against the test of time
News
4 Oct 2024
Best used automatic cars
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Best used automatic cars

Give your left leg a rest with one of these nine great used cars with easy-going automatic gearboxes
Best cars & vans
3 Oct 2024
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The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners
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The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners

Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks ponders the hit-or-miss practice of special editions and limited-run cars that brands love to produce
Opinion
3 Oct 2024
If used car buyers weren’t so boring, we could all have more colourful cars
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If used car buyers weren’t so boring, we could all have more colourful cars

The UK’s used car buyers should snap out of their grey stupor and choose more exciting car colours, for the greater good
Opinion
26 Sep 2024
Can you sell a SORN car?
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Can you sell a SORN car?

If your car is SORN you can still sell it but there are some important things to bear in mind when you do.
Tips & advice
25 Sep 2024
Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?
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Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?

If you’re torn between selling privately or trading-in, new data suggests that how you’ll get the best price depends what you drive
News
24 Sep 2024
Do you have to pay tax when selling a car?
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Do you have to pay tax when selling a car?

We know cars and fuel are heavily taxed but are there any other hidden taxation issues when selling a car?
Tips & advice
24 Sep 2024
How to sell a deceased person’s car: step-by-step process explained
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How to sell a deceased person’s car: step-by-step process explained

If you’re looking to sell a car after the death of its owner, our guide will help you through the process
Tips & advice
20 Sep 2024
How to tell the DVLA you’ve sold your car
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How to tell the DVLA you’ve sold your car

You must tell the DVLA if your car's off to a new owner, and here's how...
Tips & advice
19 Sep 2024
A little bit of car DIY can save you a lot of money
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A little bit of car DIY can save you a lot of money

Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson believes that getting your hands dirty will help keep your bank account looking pristine
Opinion
19 Sep 2024
How to find your old car
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How to find your old car

If you find yourself pining for a long-lost car you’ve owned in the past, it’s easier than you think to discover where it is now
Tips & advice
19 Sep 2024
When is the best time to sell a car?
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When is the best time to sell a car?

When selling your car, timing is crucial! We take a look at the best and worst times to sell your car...
Tips & advice
19 Sep 2024
Can you sell a car without a V5C logbook?
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Can you sell a car without a V5C logbook?

The V5C logbook is a crucial piece of paperwork when you’re selling a car but you can sell a car without one, under certain circumstances
Tips & advice
17 Sep 2024
A used Porsche 911 might look tempting, but save some money for its upkeep
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A used Porsche 911 might look tempting, but save some money for its upkeep

Chief reviewer Alex Ingram gives some sage advice for those thinking about buying a second-hand car, based on his time in the motor trade
Opinion
12 Sep 2024
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How does mileage affect car value?
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How does mileage affect car value?

Mileage is a big factor in car depreciation so let’s explain the effect that the miles on the clock have on the value of a car
Tips & advice
11 Sep 2024
Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls
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Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls

Selling a car privately can yield a better price than part-exchange, but our survey underlines that there are potential risks
News
10 Sep 2024
Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive
Opinion - used EVs

Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive

Deputy editor Richard Ingram casts his expert eye over the used-car market and wonders if now is the best time to switch to an EV
Opinion
9 Sep 2024
Goodwood Revival is a true celebration of used cars
Opinion - Goodwood Revival

Goodwood Revival is a true celebration of used cars

Mike Rutherford thinks if used cars and other ageing products are good enough for The Earl of Richmond, then they're good enough for all of us
Opinion
8 Sep 2024
Selling your car for cash: avoiding scams and getting the best price
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Selling your car for cash: avoiding scams and getting the best price

Here's everything you need to know about selling a car for cash on the UK used car market
Tips & advice
6 Sep 2024
Used car finance explained: how to finance a second-hand car
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Used car finance explained: how to finance a second-hand car

Want to buy a used car through a finance scheme? Here’s everything you need to know
Tips & advice
30 Aug 2024
Landmark moment as used EVs are now cheaper than equivalent petrol cars
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Landmark moment as used EVs are now cheaper than equivalent petrol cars

After three years, a used electric car is typically 8.5 per cent less expensive than its petrol-powered counterpart
News
7 Aug 2024
Used electric cars: should you buy one?
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Used electric cars: should you buy one?

With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash
Tips & advice
10 Jul 2024
Best car check app 2024
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Best car check app 2024

We check seven phone car check apps to see if they are hot or not
Product group tests
28 May 2024
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
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Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers

Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent
News
8 May 2024
Carwow Sell My Car: How it works and how to get the best price
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Carwow Sell My Car: How it works and how to get the best price

Carwow is probably best known as a place to buy cars but it can sell your car, too. Here’s how Carwow Sell My Car works…
Tips & advice
10 Apr 2024
Best cheap fast cars
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Best cheap fast cars

These used cars offer the highest speeds for the lowest prices, and a lot of fun into the bargain
Best cars & vans
9 Apr 2024
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