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The UK's 10 most unreliable used cars

These are the cars to avoid if you want a stress-free used car ownership

Steve Huntingford, Sun May 19 2019

Best prestige SUVs for a growing family

Want a new car but don't know where to start? Just send us your criteria and we'll give our new and..

What Car? team, Mon May 13 2019

The UK's quietest cars revealed

If you value peace and quiet, or simply want to listen to your favourite tunes without being disturb..

Claire Evans, Tue Sep 18 2018

Ranked: the most and least reliable older cars

On a tight budget and looking to buy an older car? These are the brands to go to and the ones that a..

What Car? team, Thu Sep 06 2018

Most and least reliable car brands 2018

We asked you about the reliability of your cars, and more than 18,000 people responded. Here we reve..

What Car? team, Wed Sep 05 2018

How to spec a Nissan Leaf

Our guide to Nissan's electric car covers which trim level to choose, which option boxes to tick and..

Darren Moss, Tue Aug 07 2018

Mercedes A-Class Saloon – price, specs and release date

Saloon version of A-Class hatchback is aimed squarely at Audi's similarly shaped A3

Darren Moss, Thu Jul 26 2018

How to spec a Skoda Fabia

Our guide to Skoda's small hatchback covers which version to go for, which options you should consid..

Darren Moss, Tue Jun 19 2018

2018 BMW X5 revealed – price, specs and release date

Everything you need to know about the new fourth-generation version of BMW's luxury SUV

Darren Moss, Tue Jun 05 2018

I can’t use my £68,000 sports car

What Car? tells the story of a expensive sports car that cannot be driven.

Claire Evans, Tue Jun 05 2018

Best used coupes (and the ones to avoid)

The best-used coupé combines smart looks with driving pleasure. Here’s our top 10, along with two to..

Max Adams, Thu May 31 2018

New Jaguar I-Pace – 21 things you need to know

As we prepare to drive Jaguar's electric car for the first time, our guide gives you the inside line..

Darren Moss, Thu May 17 2018

Which cars come with a spare wheel?

Most cars don’t come with a spare wheel these days. We find out why and whether you should invest in..

Claire Evans, Thu May 17 2018

How to spec a Volkswagen T-Roc

Our guide to speccing Volkswagen's smallest SUV covers which options to go for, which to avoid and h..

Darren Moss, Tue May 15 2018

Clocking – what is it, and how do I avoid buying a clocked car?

Many people assume that the unscrupulous practice of clocking is dead. Yet the number of cars that h..

Claire Evans, Thu May 10 2018

Best used 7-seater cars 2019 (and the ones to avoid)

Whether it's an SUV or an MPV you're after, our pick of the best used seven-seaters on the market to..

Alex Robbins, Thu Apr 26 2018

Best (and worst) small cars for tall drivers 2020

Tall drivers can often feel cramped in small cars, so what should you choose if you want a cheap, ci..

Claire Evans, Tue Apr 24 2018

Best and worst older large SUVs for reliability

Buying a large, luxury SUV is a big commitment, and you need to choose carefully so you don't get on..

Claire Evans, Sun Apr 22 2018

Best used large SUVs (and the ones to avoid)

A used SUV with space for the whole family is particularly appealing, especially with a cold winter..

Alex Robbins, Thu Apr 12 2018

Best and worst older luxury cars for reliability

Luxury cars suffer from heavy depreciation, so can make very tempting used buys. But they can also l..

Claire Evans, Fri Apr 06 2018
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