The best used cars to buy in 2025 - all the secondhand cars you'll ever need
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Parkers is dedicated to helping you find the best cars at the best prices, no matter how old they are. We’re obsessed with finding the best deals on secondhand cars – and our Parkers Best Used Cars articles and reviews are designed to highlight the most suitable cars in each class.
New cars are getting more expensive, and people are looking increasingly for a viable alternative. Used cars are a great alternative, and with a broad range to choose all prices, our ‘best of’ lists, written by used car industry experts, will help you make the right choices.
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a used BMW M6 from just £12,000I am back again after spending too long trawling through our used car listings trying to find prestigious badges at the bottom of their depreciation curve. There are still no... -
Compare the best used deals | Parkers Deal Watch: Nearly New (22 August 2025)Every Friday, Car buying Editor Ryan Gilmore brings you his pick for the best used car deal on the market, a nearly-new bargain that could save you thousands over buying... -
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Importing a car from Japan: how to get your JDM dream car to the UKThere are so many great used cars available to buy from Japan. There’s a whole world of fascinating Japanese domestic market (JDM) models never sold new in the UK, and... -
Best used cars under £1,500 – So much more than bangers for your cashA big weekend away, a mid-range laptop or a three-piece suite – a budget of under £1,500 doesn’t buy you what it used to. But in the world of used... -
What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Alfa Romeo 147 GTA from just £8,000The rumours are true; I have made my grand return – pyro and all that jazz – to looking at the tempting potential lemons that sit at the bottom of the... -
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Volkswagen Phaeton for less than £4,000Ryan’s still on holiday, so once again I’m taking the keys to ‘What could possibly go wrong?’ This week’s subject is one of my favourite obscure luxury cars – the... -
Best used cars under £1,000 – Champagne choices for lemonade budgetsLooking for the best used cars under £1,000? It’s getting harder to find a good secondhand car on a tight budget at the moment, but if you’re prepared to overlook... -
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The best used hardtop convertibles to buy now: why winter is the perfect to buy a cheap convertibleWinter can be the ideal time to pick up a bargain used car. From October to April, demand is traditionally very as the weather takes a turn for the cold... -
Best used cars for under £5,000 – you've never had it so good, but be careful!Ever wondered what the best used cars for under £5,000 are? This price point is, arguably, one of the most hotly contested: the sheer variety of cars on offer will meet the... -
What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Range Rover Sport (L320) for less than £6,000Ryan came back from his finance superhero conference and decided to get all assertive and take a holiday (how dare he!), so I’m sidling in to do this week’s what could... -
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Bentley Continental Flying Spur for less than £15,000Ryan’s away on a finance superhero conference this week, so I’m sidling in to do this week’s what could possibly go wrong. If you’re new to this, it’s a used... -
Best used electric cars from £10,000 – how to plug in and not break the bank!There are more electric cars than ever to choose from, and it’s a variety that’s going to keep expanding. That means so many more used examples than ever to choose... -
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How to buy a used electric car: What to look for and how to bag the bestNew car sales and marketing are tilting, inexorably, towards electric cars ahead of the proposed 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel models. Eventually, it seems, our habits and public... -
What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Maserati Quattroporte with a Ferrari engine from £7,000Welcome to another edition of what could possibly go wrong – a used car series where I explore a car that formerly commanded the big bucks, but thanks to deprecation... -
Most reliable used cars in the UK - used choices for those who want an easy lifeBuying a used car shouldn’t feel like a gamble. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the most reliable secondhand motors you can buy in the UK right now. It’s... -
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a Vauxhall Monaro for the same price as a lightly used CorsaWelcome to another edition of What Could Possibly Go Wrong – our used car series where we explore whether those alluring, bargain-priced dream cars in the classifieds are secretly Toyota-levels... -
What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Lotus Elise for as little as £10,000Welcome to another edition of What Could Possibly Go Wrong — our used car series where we dive into whether that tempting exotic car in the classifieds, priced like a... -
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Watch: the Parkers £1,500 used car challengeOur video department has tried something a little different. Instead of reviewing three new cars, we pieced together a triple test of three slightly ropey used ones – an MG... -
What could possibly go wrong: buying a brawny Jaguar XJR from as little as £2,000Welcome to another edition of What Could Possibly Go Wrong, the series where we explore whether the exotic used car we all spot in the classifieds — priced the same... -
Best used SUVs for under £10k in 2025: what your money will really get youThe 2010s were dominated by the family SUV in the same way the ’90s were the heyday of the coupe. After the launch of the Nissan Qashqai, SUVs swiftly became... -
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Volkswagen Phaeton for less than £4,000Ryan’s still on holiday, so once again I’m taking the keys to ‘What could possibly go wrong?’ This week’s subject is one of my favourite obscure luxury cars – the...
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Range Rover Sport (L320) for less than £6,000Ryan came back from his finance superhero conference and decided to get all assertive and take a holiday (how dare he!), so I’m sidling in to do this week’s what could...
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Most reliable used cars in the UK - used choices for those who want an easy lifeBuying a used car shouldn’t feel like a gamble. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the most reliable secondhand motors you can buy in the UK right now. It’s...
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Best used cars under £1,500 – So much more than bangers for your cashA big weekend away, a mid-range laptop or a three-piece suite – a budget of under £1,500 doesn’t buy you what it used to. But in the world of used...
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Compare the best used deals | Parkers Deal Watch: Nearly New (22 August 2025)Every Friday, Car buying Editor Ryan Gilmore brings you his pick for the best used car deal on the market, a nearly-new bargain that could save you thousands over buying...
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The best used SUVs for under £5,000 in 2025If you want the most capability and versatility for your money, you can do a lot worse than looking at the best used SUVs under £5,000. To make our list... -
Best used electric cars from £10,000 – how to plug in and not break the bank!There are more electric cars than ever to choose from, and it’s a variety that’s going to keep expanding. That means so many more used examples than ever to choose...
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Best used cars under £1,000 – Champagne choices for lemonade budgetsLooking for the best used cars under £1,000? It’s getting harder to find a good secondhand car on a tight budget at the moment, but if you’re prepared to overlook...
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The best used estate cars in 2025 – great choices balance economy, performance and valueNeed lots of space without breaking the bank? In the used car market, estate cars certainly offer the most flexible load space this side of a van, and unlike a... -
Best used SUVs for under £10k in 2025: what your money will really get youThe 2010s were dominated by the family SUV in the same way the ’90s were the heyday of the coupe. After the launch of the Nissan Qashqai, SUVs swiftly became...
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The best used cars to buy in 2025: are they reliable and how much could you save?Are you looking for the best used cars to buy in 2025? You’re not alone. More than seven million used cars changed hands in 2024, compared to just under two... -
The 10 best fast cars for less than £10K: hot hatches, super saloons, and sports carsLooking for an entertaining and pulse-raising car to take out at the weekend? Well, if you love to drive and fancy treating yourself to a car with impressive performance credentials,... -
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Best used cars for under £5,000 – you've never had it so good, but be careful!Ever wondered what the best used cars for under £5,000 are? This price point is, arguably, one of the most hotly contested: the sheer variety of cars on offer will meet the...
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Alfa Romeo 147 GTA from just £8,000The rumours are true; I have made my grand return – pyro and all that jazz – to looking at the tempting potential lemons that sit at the bottom of the...
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What could possibly go wrong: buying a brawny Jaguar XJR from as little as £2,000Welcome to another edition of What Could Possibly Go Wrong, the series where we explore whether the exotic used car we all spot in the classifieds — priced the same...
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Buying a used car: our expert picks to help you get the best value for moneyAre you looking at buying a used car? We’ve racked our collective minds to think of the best tips for buying a secondhand car, all to make your next purchase... -
The 8 best used cars to buy for under £2,000Even with prices for used cars having risen, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the used cars under £2000 you can pick up. There was a time where a couple of... -
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The best cheap 4x4 tow cars in 2024Having a heavy trailer to tow doesn’t mean you have to buy a brand-new car to do the towing. There are many used cars that make great tow cars, even... -
What could possibly go wrong: buying a used Bentley Continental Flying Spur for less than £15,000Ryan’s away on a finance superhero conference this week, so I’m sidling in to do this week’s what could possibly go wrong. If you’re new to this, it’s a used...
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The best used plug-in hybrids to buy in 2024For many drivers in Britain, the choice of used cars is still heavily biased towards petrol and diesel models. If you’re looking for a greener option without the commitment to... -
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