Used cars

The Celica’s 1.8 VVTL-i engine, codenamed 2ZZ-GE, also powers versions of the Lotus Elise and Exige

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Toyota Celica

The Toyota Celica T Sport and GT had a variable valve timing engine that gave them a revvy nature that still appeals today. We find out more

23 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Toyota Celica

Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 20 March

If you can avoid front-end rust, rotten brake pipes and crank pulley fiascos, a second-hand Honda Accord Type R is a quirky used buy

20 March 2020

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 20 March

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible 2010 - hero front

Convertible E220 CDI from 2011 with 98k miles is £7795

Used cars

James Ruppert: Get pumped for used German diesels

The used market is crawling with bargain buys, and oil-burners are especially good value. Take your pick of Mercedes E-Classes and Audi Avants

17 March 2020

James Ruppert: Get pumped for used German diesels

Lexus IS F is rare beast

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Lexus IS F

Lexus gave the IS its full-on F treatment in 2008, creating a 417bhp BMW M3 chaser. The main barrier to a successful used buy? Finding one

16 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Lexus IS F

Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 13 March

The Hummer H2 leads this week's picks - big-engined heavyweights

13 March 2020

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 13 March

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 2015 - tracking front

A £12k budget buys a diesel VW Scirocco in sporty R-Line trim

Used cars

James Ruppert: What we can learn from used car sales figures

Sales dropped in 2019 and the average second-hand asking price is just under 13 grand. Let's see what that can net us

10 March 2020

James Ruppert: What we can learn from used car sales figures

The original Focus RS was inspired by the Focus RS WRC Mk1 rally car

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

The Mk1 Focus RS is a modern classic hot hatch with a solid reputation and prices within reach of the common man (or woman). We take a closer look

9 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

Mercedes-AMG C63 Estate - tracking front

Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 6 March

Our pick of estates so hot they'll singe your hands kicks off with the Mercedes-AMG C63 Estate

6 March 2020

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 6 March

Used cars

James Ruppert: Rover 75s are tempting but treacherous

Classic? Banger? Rover's last luxury car starts at a poxy £350, though absent a service history. But a grand plus can net you a trouble-free one

3 March 2020

James Ruppert: Rover 75s are tempting but treacherous

The much-loved bug is also a film star: in ‘Herbie: Fully Loaded’ (2005), air-cooled Herbie takes a shine to a new Beetle but is told he’s too old for her

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Beetle

The first modern Beetle is basically a Mk4 Golf in fun, retro-inspired clothing, so it’s no wonder owners tend to hang on to them. We look at the early-2000s bug

2 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Beetle