What car should I buy?

Find models that fit your budget and needs.

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What size car are you after?

Pick the closest. You can start again if it turns out to be wrong.

A shortlist, then a check on the actual car

Your answers narrow the choice of models. Ralph compares DVSA MOT results from the 2024 test year between cars of the same age to help explain the trade-offs.

These are model-level patterns, not an inspection of a vehicle for sale. They cannot confirm its service history, hidden faults or battery health. Availability and asking prices still need checking.

Read the car-buying method or, once you have a listing, use our used-car checklist. See an illustrative auction report to understand what a vehicle check can show.