Smart buys: used JD Power winners - 4x4

Honda CR-V
Price range £8500-£18,000
Years 2004-2007
You'll like... Equipment, drive
You won't... Off-road ability
Average economy 31.0mpg-42.2mpg
Insurance group 11-13
Road tax £170-£210

You might be tempted by the diesel CR-V, but it's less refined and more expensive than the petrol version.

Don't buy the old model by mistake, as it looks very similar to the 2004 car - later CR-Vs have round front foglamps.

Car supermarkets and independent dealers have the best-value cars.

We spotted one...
Honda FR-V 2.0i-VTEC SE 5dr - '04/05 45,000 miles, £8994