Best used cars 2017
Wondering which used car to buy? Wonder no more, because we've researched, collated and explained which are the best used cars in every class – and they're all right here...

Here at What Car?, we’ve been bringing you the most complete and incisive used car content offered by any publication in the UK for years. And now, thanks to our series of guides to the best used cars on the market, What Car? is on hand to help you decide which used car is best for you – no matter what kind of car you’re looking for.
To make it easier for you to navigate your way through the plethora of used cars out there, we’ve gathered all of our used car guides together here in one place – so that you can make light work of researching your next used car.
And we’re constantly adding to and updating our guides to reflect the current market, so don’t forget to check back here next time you want to change your car – we promise we’ll have all the most relevant information to help you make an informed choice, right here.

Light, fun and frugal, the best used city cars shouldn’t cost the earth, but neither should they feel like they’re straight from the bargain bin. Our top picks blend low cost with high quality – and in the best cases, also manage a healthy injection of style into the bargain.Read the guide >
Buying on a budget? Check out our budget-based guides:
The best used city cars for £2000 (coming soon)
The best used city cars for £5000
The best used small cars

The most impressive used small cars combine enough space for shopping and short family trips with compact dimensions that make driving around in town a doddle. And the very best do so while also being enjoyable to drive, and comfortable enough that the odd motorway journey won’t be a chore.Read the guide >
Strapped for cash? Our budget-based guides will help you find the right car:
The best used small cars for £2000
The best used small cars for £5000
The best used small cars for £10,000 (coming soon)
The best used family cars

Family-sized cars are some of the most popular in Britain, for obvious reasons; the best in the market pack in enough space for an average-sized family, and combine this with an appealing, user-friendly interior, comfortable seats, a smooth ride and low running costs. The best used family cars also manage to be surprisingly good fun to drive.Read the guide >
Looking for the best deal? Have a read of our budget-based family car guides:
The best used family cars for £2000 (coming soon)
The best used family cars for £5000
The best used family cars for £10,000
More of the best used cars >


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