Toyota FJ Cruiser - hero front
The FJ Cruiser is a Tonka toy you can drive
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James Ruppert: better uses for £25k than Teslafying your classic

Swapping an EV powertrain into a heritage motor? Sacrilege, says our used car expert

James Ruppert: better uses for £25k than Teslafying your classic
Dacia Sandero - static front
Dacias topped a list of cars most likely to fail their first MOT
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James Ruppert: The cars most likely to fail an MOT

Even well-put-together motors can fall short at the yearly test if they haven't been taken care of

James Ruppert: The cars most likely to fail an MOT
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Mercedes A-Class named Used Car Hero at 2020 Autocar Awards

Autocar readers voted Mercedes' dependable hatchback the best second-hand buy of the last ten years

Mercedes A-Class named Used Car Hero at 2020 Autocar Awards
Vauxhall Corsa VXR - hero front
Demand has waned for mini hot hatches like the Corsa VXR
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James Ruppert: Seek out slow-selling cars for a bargain

The hardest cars to sell are among the easiest to buy, so set aside your prejudices and save some cash

James Ruppert: Seek out slow-selling cars for a bargain
Mercedes E500 2009 - hero front
Who could say no to a Mercedes coupé with a 382bhp 5.5-litre V8?
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James Ruppert: Sports cars don't have to be small

There's no need to cram yourself into something fun to drive, and big bruisers are surprisingly affordable

James Ruppert: Sports cars don't have to be small
BMW X3 - hero front
Matt could buy his X3 for £18k from the finance firm
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James Ruppert: What to do when your finance deal is up

Buy your financed car and flip it if the numbers are right, and then grab a used Nissan Qashqai

James Ruppert: What to do when your finance deal is up
Audi A4 Avant - static rear
A well-maintained A4 Avant 2.0 TDI should be a safe bet
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James Ruppert: Trade up to an older model

Should you ever change a newer car for an older one? Hell, yes

James Ruppert: Trade up to an older model
BMW X3 2004 - static front
X3 is a good shout if you can find one that has been cared for
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James Ruppert: Beat bobbly knees with a used SUV

Older legs need a car that's high up, and these bangers are the ones we recommend

James Ruppert: Beat bobbly knees with a used SUV
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City slickers: Interesting used cars exempt from the ULEZ

We pick out some appealing second-hand cars that are allowed to enter the Ultra Low Emission Zone for free

City slickers: Interesting used cars exempt from the ULEZ
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James Ruppert: why hire a car when you can buy?

Pick up your very own luxo-barge for buttons and give the personal fleecing a miss

James Ruppert: why hire a car when you can buy?
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James Ruppert: making drive before you buy more fun

New test drive rules mean now's the time to book that solo evaluation

James Ruppert: making drive before you buy more fun

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