Revealed: the best used cars in every segment

We bring you 10 of the most sensible, well-priced and genuinely fun used cars on the market today British car buyers love used cars. Case in point: more than 7.6 million were sold last year, outperforming new models four to one. The top 10 best-selling used cars form a failsafe selection, many of which ticking the most important boxes for most buyers. Key to their appeal is their genuine value for money and reasonable ownership costs. Indeed, this criteria will be high on the agenda for many prospective buyers, especially when new cars continue to rise in price. Adding further complexity into the used car buying experience is the sheer amount of choice that is now available. Do you buy a BIK-busting plug-in hybrid or a long-range EV? Is it more sensible to buy a practical and versatile estate over an SUV? Will the keen drivers among us be satisfied with the performance of a hot hatch or is there a sports car offering better value for money? We think the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is the best used car available today. Its practical and spacious interior is formed of high-quality materials; its broad engine line-up means it can play the role of frugal high-miler or dynamic hot hatchback; and its ease of use and simplicity only makes it easier to recommend. But which other used cars are worthy of investment? We’ve put together a list of the best, from 4x4s to convertible sports cars.

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