The best used cars to buy in 2025 - all the secondhand cars you'll ever need

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  The best used estate cars in 2025 – great choices balance economy, performance and value
  Need 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...
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  Best used hot hatchbacks under £10,000 in 2025 – big fun in a small packages
  Hot hatches have existed since the mid-1970s. Once upon a time, it described a go-faster supermini with a bit more performance; nowadays, the term is somewhat broader, ranging from tiny...
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  The best used hardtop convertibles to buy now: why winter is the perfect to buy a cheap convertible
  Winter can be the ideal time to pick up a bargain used convertible car. From October to April, demand is traditionally very as the weather takes a turn for the...
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  The best used SUVs for under £5,000 in 2025
  If 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...
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  Best ULEZ-compliant cars for less than £2,000
  London’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone, or ULEZ, expanded in August 2023 and it now covers all 32 Boroughs of London within the M25 – roughly 580 square miles. Thousands of commuters...
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  Best used electric cars from £3,500 – 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. But prices for new EVs are still high, so we’ve compiled...
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  The best used all-wheel-drive cars
  The best used all-wheel-drive cars make easier progress in poor conditions then you may well be looking at some traditional SUVs. You might be doing yourself a disservice by doing...
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  Best modern classics to invest in and enjoy
  Why buy any old used car when you can proudly put one of the best modern classics on your drive instead? They combine the best of both worlds – classic...
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  Fiat 500e extended review: what it's really like to live with a used electric car
  Want to buy a used electric car that’s perfect for running around locally in, but still capable of the odd long journey? We’re running a Fiat 500e through the Spoticar...
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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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  Mercedes-Benz - approved used - long term test
  Update one: Buying an approved used Mercedes-Benz We’re finding out how easy it is to live with a used example of Parkers’ 2018 Luxury Car of the Year, the Mercedes-Benz S350d 1. Welcome2. Old vs...
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  Vauxhall Insignia - Network Q approved used - long term test
  Update one: Buying an approved used Vauxhall With new car finance the dominant way of purchasing a car these days, focus has overwhelmingly switched to buying new. But what if you don’t want to...
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  Volvo V40 D4 R-Design - Selekt approved used - long term test
  Update one: Buying an approved used Volvo Reflecting the real-world buying options available to the majority of drivers in the UK, we’ve added a genuine used car to our long-term test...
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  The best cheap 4x4 tow cars in 2024
  Having 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...
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  Spoticar: multi-brand approved used from Stellantis
  Spoticar is a name with a long history, as it has origins in one of the UK’s first approved-used schemes. Network Q gave secondhand Vauxhalls the same marketing and consistency...
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  A comprehensive guide to manufacturer approved used cars
  Approved used cars, or certified pre-owned cars (CPOs) as they can sometimes be known, are cars sold with a stamp of assurance from the manufacturer. Often in immaculate condition, approved...
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  Best used cars under £1,000 in 2024
  Looking for the best used cars under £1,000? It’s getting harder to find a good second hand car on a tight budget at the moment, but if you’re prepared to...
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  History of the Ford Fiesta 1976-2023
  Compared to the spartan 1976 original, 2023’s final Ford Fiestas are better-equipped, plusher, faster and sharper to drive than ever before. A steady process of evolution and improvement allowed the...
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  The best used plug-in hybrids to buy in 2024
  For 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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  Parkers fun car wish list 2024
  We’ve scoured the classifieds to compile a list of the most used fun cars we’d love to find in our garage this year We gave each of our team a...