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Historic German cars representing several generations of automotive engineeringBuying GuideBest cars to buy

17 German marques that changed the car: a heritage guide for British buyers

Affordable Chinese hybrid SUVs compared in a UK showroomBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Chinese hybrid SUVs in the UK in 2026: what £26,000 really buys

Three compact electric cars beside a charging stationBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Seven new electric cars under £30,000 in the UK in 2026

A 4x4 SUV on an unsealed mountain roadBuying GuideBest cars to buy

The best 4x4 SUVs for Britain: a practical buying guide

A plug-in hybrid car connected to a home chargerBuying GuideBest cars to buy

The best plug-in hybrid cars to buy in the UK in 2026

A hybrid car on a UK roadBuying GuideBest cars to buy

A UK used-hybrid guide: battery evidence matters more than rankings

Dacia Duster 2026 on a British country roadBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Dacia Duster 2026 UK buying guide: prices, engines and trims

Dacia Logan Eco-G 120 reference image for a UK buying guideBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Dacia Logan Eco-G 120 in the UK in 2026: the honest buying guide

Chinese electric and hybrid cars parked on a British town streetBuying GuideBest cars to buy

10 Chinese cars worth buying in the UK in 2026

Used compact car inspected in the United KingdomBuying GuideBest cars to buy

10 used cars to target under £7,000 in the UK in 2026

Used cars being inspected before purchase in BritainComparisonBest cars to buy

Ten used cars under £5,000 in Britain in 2026: a buyer's guide

Small AWD SUVs for British towns, hills and winter roadsBuying GuideBest cars to buy

The small AWD shortlist that makes sense for British roads

White compact car on a British suburban roadBuying GuideBest cars to buy

The £10,000 new-car market is gone: the closest UK choices in 2026

Used cars on the Hary Auto lot, with the dealer’s promotional platesBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Family, commuting or weekend trips: how to choose a car that keeps up with you

Premium liftback inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used BMW 6 Series GT in 2026: what to check on the 630d, xDrive, Steptronic, air suspension and 48 V

Sunroof or panoramic roof on a used car in 2026: what to check on drains, seals, mechanism and leaksBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Sunroof or panoramic roof on a used car in 2026: what to check on drains, seals, mechanism and leaks

Used driving-school car in 2026: what to check on clutch, brakes, steering and interior before you buyBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used driving-school car in 2026: what to check on clutch, brakes, steering and interior before you buy

Used family car inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Škoda Superb in 2026: what to check on TSI, TDI, DSG, 4×4, iV and fleet history

Used Mercedes-Benz A-Class in 2026: what to check on A 180, A 200, diesel, 7G-DCT, PHEV and historyBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Mercedes-Benz A-Class in 2026: what to check on A 180, A 200, diesel, 7G-DCT, PHEV and history

Used compact hybrid car being inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Toyota Corolla in 2026: what to check on Hybrid, e-CVT, Valvematic, Touring Sports and history

Used Hyundai i30 in 2026: what to check on T-GDi, CRDi, mild hybrid, DCT and historyBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Hyundai i30 in 2026: what to check on T-GDi, CRDi, mild hybrid, DCT and history

Used hybrid SUV being inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Lexus NX in 2026: what to check on 300h, 350h, 450h+, e-CVT and E-Four

Used premium SUV inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Mercedes-Benz GLC in 2026: what to check on diesel, 9G-TRONIC, 4MATIC, PHEV and AIRMATIC

Used Seat Leon in 2026: what to check on TSI, eTSI, TDI, DSG, e-Hybrid and SportstourerBuying GuideBest cars to buy

Used Seat Leon in 2026: what to check on TSI, eTSI, TDI, DSG, e-Hybrid and Sportstourer