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25 most unreliable older cars

If you're buying a secondhand car, check our list of the least dependable so you can avoid the model..

Claire Evans, Fri Apr 13 2018

New Skoda Octavia vs Seat Leon

We’re putting the new Skoda Octavia and Seat Leon under the microscope to see which of them makes th..

What Car? team, Mon Mar 22 2021

Seat Leon plug-in hybrid long-term test: report 3

The Seat Leon is our favourite family hatchback and it's now available as a plug-in hybrid. We're li..

Claire Evans, Wed Apr 14 2021

New Mercedes GLS vs BMW X7: costs

The glitzy new Mercedes GLS promises to be as luxurious as it is practical, but does that make it th..

What Car? team, Fri Apr 23 2021

New Mercedes GLS vs BMW X7: interiors

The glitzy new Mercedes GLS promises to be as luxurious as it is practical, but does that make it th..

What Car? team, Fri Apr 23 2021

New Mercedes GLS vs BMW X7: verdict

The glitzy new Mercedes GLS promises to be as luxurious as it is practical, but does that make it th..

What Car? team, Fri Apr 23 2021

New Mercedes GLS vs BMW X7: practicality

The glitzy new Mercedes GLS promises to be as luxurious as it is practical, but does that make it th..

What Car? team, Fri Apr 23 2021

2021 Renault Kangoo revealed: price, spec and release date

All-new Kangoo van will go on sale early in 2022 with revised exterior and interior, plus improved d..

What Car? team, Thu Nov 12 2020

BMW 530e long-term test: report 5

Following a recent facelift, the plug-in hybrid BMW 530e promises punchy performance and a longer el..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Apr 15 2021

Used family cars: Kia Ceed vs Mazda 3 vs Skoda Scala costs

Which used family car choice offers the best value: the classy Mazda 3, the hugely practical Skoda S..

What Car? team, Wed Apr 21 2021

Used family cars: Kia Ceed vs Mazda 3 vs Skoda Scala interiors

Which used family car choice offers the best value: the classy Mazda 3, the hugely practical Skoda S..

What Car? team, Tue Apr 20 2021

Used family cars: Kia Ceed vs Mazda 3 vs Skoda Scala practicality

Which used family car choice offers the best value: the classy Mazda 3, the hugely practical Skoda S..

What Car? team, Tue Apr 20 2021

Used family cars: Kia Ceed vs Mazda 3 vs Skoda Scala verdict

Which used family car choice offers the best value: the classy Mazda 3, the hugely practical Skoda S..

What Car? team, Wed Apr 21 2021

Used Seat Ateca long-term test: report 5

The Seat Ateca family SUV is our reigning Used Car of the Year, but now we've put our money where ou..

Max Adams, Tue Apr 13 2021

Citroën Berlingo long-term test: report 5

The Citroën Berlingo is one of our favourite people carriers, with space and practicality almost bey..

Will Williams, Mon Apr 12 2021

Citroën Berlingo long-term test

The Citroën Berlingo is one of our favourite people carriers, with space and practicality almost bey..

Will Williams, Thu Jan 07 2021

Skoda Octavia long-term test: report 3

The Octavia has always been one of our favourite family cars, and this latest one promises to be mor..

Allan Muir, Wed Apr 07 2021

New Skoda Superb Estate vs used Audi A4 Avant

The Skoda Superb Estate is a highly practical estate car, but is that enough to make it a better buy..

What Car? team, Mon Mar 15 2021

Kia Picanto long-term test: report 4

The Kia Picanto is a fantastic car for the city, but can it also double up as transport for a roving..

What Car? team, Tue Apr 27 2021

New Kia Sorento and Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Honda CR-V

The market for large hybrid SUVs is reaching boiling point with the arrival of these new contenders..

What Car? team, Thu Mar 18 2021
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