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Ultimate Used Car Buying Guide

Ultimate Used Car Buying Guide

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 3 November 2026

For most people, buying a car is a daunting prospect. It’s the second-largest purchase that lots of folk are likely to make, ...

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Mechanical checks to make when buying a used car

Mechanical checks to make when buying a used car

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 3 November 2026

When looking under the bonnet of a car, most of us don’t know our alternators from our elbows, but that doesn’t mean there is...

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Checks to make before viewing a potential used-car purchase

Checks to make before viewing a potential used-car purchase

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 3 November 2026

You know what make and model you want, you’ve found a few suitable-looking examples in the classifieds, so it's now just a ca...

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The Best Used Cars Under £15,000

The Best Used Cars Under £15,000

by Ivan Aistrop | 3 November 2026

The Volkswagen Golf tops our list of the best used cars under £15,000. Discover our 10 top picks ranked by expert reviews and...

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The Best Cheap Used Electric Cars to Buy in 2026

The Best Cheap Used Electric Cars to Buy in 2026

by Leo Wilkinson | 2 November 2026

Looking for a cheap electric car? Here are our top 10 choices, with everything from city cars to SUVs.

The Best Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SUVs 2026

The Best Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 2 November 2026

The best plug-in hybrid SUVs offer enough pure electric running to cover most routine journeys on EV power alone, and a petro...

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Best Electric Company Cars of 2026

Best Electric Company Cars of 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 2 November 2026

Looking for an electric vehicle as your next company car? These are the EVs you should be checking out.

The Best Kia Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Kia Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 30 October 2026

The Kia EV6 tops our 2026 list of the best Kia cars and SUVs. See 10 picks ranked by expert scores, owner reviews, and real C...

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The Best Volkswagen Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Volkswagen Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 29 October 2026

Volkswagen's extensive range spans from huge seven-seater SUVs to classy city cars, via cool electric vehicles like the ID. B...

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The Best Small Electric Cars 2026

The Best Small Electric Cars 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 27 October 2026

The market for small and affordable electric cars has come alive in 2026. Our guide to the best small EVs reveals the models ...

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The 10 Cheapest SUVs on Sale in 2026

The 10 Cheapest SUVs on Sale in 2026

by Alex Robbins | 16 October 2026

Peruse our guide to find out which SUVs are currently the cheapest on sale in the UK. We’ve ranked the top 10 in descending o...

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Best New Cars for New Drivers 2026

Best New Cars for New Drivers 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 14 October 2026

Just got shot of your L-plates and looking for your first set of wheels? Look no further. We've rounded up the best models fo...

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Revealed: The Best Value Used Cars to Buy in the UK

Revealed: The Best Value Used Cars to Buy in the UK

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 5 October 2026

Our regularly updated list reveals the 10 cars that have depreciated the most heavily over the past 12 months, resulting in s...

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The 10 Cheapest New Cars on Sale in 2026

The 10 Cheapest New Cars on Sale in 2026

by Alex Robbins | 2 October 2026

Our roundup of the 10 cheapest new cars in the UK is proof that cheap doesn't need to mean terrible when it comes to new vehi...

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The Best Land Rover SUVs 2026

The Best Land Rover SUVs 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 30 September 2026

Land Rover has successfully bridged the gap from rural to urban, turning a rugged workhorse into a range of aspirational, lux...

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The Best Chery Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Chery Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 22 September 2026

Boasting exceptional space, tech, and value, Chery should be on the radar of anyone in the market for a new family car.

Best Jaecoo and Omoda cars and SUVs 2026

Best Jaecoo and Omoda cars and SUVs 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 22 September 2026

Jaecoo and Omoda are sub-brands launched by Chinese automotive giant Chery to appeal to international markets. With a focus o...

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The Best Chinese Cars 2026

The Best Chinese Cars 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 21 September 2026

Chinese car manufacturers are taking the UK by storm. Here's our pick of the best new models on sale now, including the MG4 a...

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The Best Used Electric Cars Under £20,000

The Best Used Electric Cars Under £20,000

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 21 September 2026

If you're looking to dip your toe in the the world of EV motoring without spending a fortune, we've come up with 10 great use...

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The Best Polestar Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Polestar Cars and SUVs 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 21 September 2026

Polestar's range of all-electric cars and SUVs epitomise the clean lines and exquisite style of Scandinavian design. These ar...

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The Best MINI Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best MINI Cars and SUVs 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 21 September 2026

There are few cars as iconic as the MINI, and from that pocket-size runabout, a Goliath of a brand has emerged that has someh...

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The Best Porsche Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Porsche Cars and SUVs 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 21 September 2026

Porsche is a car brand that needs no introduction, and it now boasts a range that includes usable everything from sports cars...

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The Best Mercedes-Benz Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Mercedes-Benz Cars and SUVs 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 21 September 2026

Think premium automotive and Mercedes-Benz will always spring to mind. This iconic German brand remains as aspirational as ev...

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