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Cat S and Cat N premium cars: buying a repaired write-off safely
Cat S and Cat N premium cars can be a smart buy or a money pit. The write-off categories, the…
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Audi A4 B9 used: the engine and year that age best
Audi A4 B9 used buyer's guide: pick the 40 TDI or 35 TFSI facelift, dodge the pre-2018 chain tensioner, expect…
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BMW M3 G80 used: the S58 checks before you spend £55k
BMW M3 G80 used buyer's guide: S58 checks, manual vs Competition xDrive, and real UK prices of £50k to £72k…
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Lexus GS used: the overlooked hybrid executive bargain
Lexus GS used buyer's guide: GS 300h vs 450h hybrid and the V8 GS F, from about £10k, plus the…
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BMW Z4 G29 used: which roadster engine to buy
BMW Z4 G29 used (2019-2024) buyer's guide: B48 four-cylinder vs B58 M40i six, the Supra link, soft-top and run-flat checks,…
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Mercedes GLE Coupe used: the 400d and 350de worth buying
Mercedes GLE Coupe used buyer guide: the 400d and 350de to chase, the air-suspension cost risk, AMG choices and 2026…
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Audi A5 Sportback used: the F5 engine and year to buy
Audi A5 Sportback used: the F5 (2016-2024) engine and year to buy from £15k, the S tronic and oil checks,…
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BMW 4 Series G22 used: which engine and year to buy
BMW 4 Series G22 used: the 430i is the buy, clean 2021 cars from £23,000, and the big grille has…
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Volvo V60 used: the B4 and T8 estate to buy
Volvo V60 used buyer's guide: pick a 2019-2021 B4 or B5 mild-hybrid from about £15,000. Engines, faults, checks and real…
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Mercedes GLC Coupe C253: best year and the diesel trap | CDE
Mercedes GLC Coupe C253 used guide: buy the 2019-on OM654 diesel from about £23,400, avoid the early OM651 trap, plus…
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Jaguar E-Pace used: the checks before you sign
Jaguar E-Pace used buyers guide: prices from £18,180, the D165 to buy, P300e tax, plus the Ingenium oil, DPF and…
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Lexus LS 500h used: the overlooked V6 hybrid limo
Lexus LS 500h used cars start near £42,000 in 2026: the 354bhp V6 hybrid limo that undercuts a used S-Class,…
