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MG6 used car buying guideIf you’re looking to buy an MG6, it’s worth getting familiar with its common problems, so you can avoid being caught out by them. Read on... -
Honda Civic used car buying guideIf you’re looking to buy a Honda Civic Mk8 or Mk9 (2006-2017), it’s worth getting familiar with their common problems, so you can avoid being caught out by them. Read... -
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How to buy a used car with air conditioningWhen buying a used car, it’s easy to focus on the obvious areas like paintwork, wheels and tyres or how it drives while overlooking expensive technology such as air conditioning. Being... -
BMW Z3 buying guideThe rear-wheel-drive Z3 roadster is an upmarket alternative to a used Mazda MX-5 or MG TF. When new, it was neither as expensive nor as prestigious as the... -
Are used car prices rising? Motability resale values exploredMotability has entered the headlines as a result of executive pay and bonuses, shining a spotlight on the charity’s fleet operations performance. For many people – more than 600,000 in... -
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Used 4x4s - Skoda Yeti vs Nissan QashqaiCrossovers, or cars that blend a combination of two different skills – in this case family hatch and off-roader – are big business, and more popular than ever. The first... -
Toyota RAV4 - Used car buying guideThe 1994 Toyota RAV4 is a genuine pioneer of modern car design. Lots of companies lay claim to inventing the ‘Sport Utility Vehicle’, and most of those claims have some... -
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Skoda Rapid Spaceback - Used car buying guideAmid the flurry of new models diversifying Skoda’s range over the past decade, the Rapid Spaceback can be easily overlooked – it’s an unusual size, blends rather sporty looks with... -
Suzuki Alto - Used car buying guideThe Suzuki Alto has been offered in the UK since 1979; the first step into passenger cars from a marque otherwise known for motorbikes, the name has applied to just... -
Citroen C3 Pluriel - Used car buying guideLooking for a cabriolet for four is a game of compromises. Opt for something with decent luggage space and rear legroom, and you’ll end up with masses of wasted metal... -
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Chrysler 300C - Used car buying guideIf you want a used executive car, but don’t want to join the flock of German prestige marques filling Britain’s roads, your choices can seem rather limited. If it’s not... -
Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Golf MkV (2004-2008)Dynamically, the MkV was arguably the best Golf ever when it arrived in 2004 and it still looks and feels great. The fact that prices have softened to... -
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Used car buying guide: Toyota Aygo (2005-2014)Get the full story on how to buy a used Toyota Aygo (2005-2014) from the Parkers classifieds. Here you’ll find all the checks, tips and hints you’ll ever... -
Halloween cars with spooky namesAs the nights draw in and pumpkins leer from the driveways of Britain’s locked-down cities, it seems unlikely – and unwise – to head out trick-or-treating this year. You’re just going... -
Halloween cars: hearse buying guideWe’ve all been there. Put on your best top-hat and tails, add a bit of gothic Victorian jewellery and show up at the party in an old hearse full of... -
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Honda Civic 2006-2011 buying guideThe Swindon-built Honda Civic, built from 2006 to 2011 might have shocked at launch with its spaceship styling, but today, it makes a fabulous used car buy. It’s rugged, reliable... -
BMW Z4 Coupe (2003-2008) buying guideThe addition of a coupe to the Z4 line-up broadened the appeal of the already popular model. BMW describes it as a ‘pocket GT’ and the Z4 has been designed... -
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The best used luxury cars for less than £10kThe savvy car buyer always gets more for less, and if you’re in the market for a luxury car you might be surprised with the range of cars you can get...