The best used cars: leaders in different categories

Experts say that 2024 was the year when new electric cars reached or even surpassed price parity with equivalent cars with internal combustion engines. The same can be said for the used car market.

Many electric cars that seemed unreasonably expensive three or four years ago have now depreciated to the level of their gasoline counterparts. Auto Express experts have researched the used car market and identified the winners in each category.

Rating of the best used cars

The best used car of the year is Vaxhall Corsa e.

The best used car for the city is the MINI Hatch.

The best used supermini is the 2024 Vaxhall Corsa.

The best compact family car is the Kia Ceed.

The best used station wagon is the Skoda Octavia Estate.

The best used small SUV is the Ford Puma.

The best mid-size SUV is the Dacia Duster.

The best large SUV is the Kia Sorento.

The best used executive car is the Volvo S90.

The best used luxury car is the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe.

The best used MPV is the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.

The best used coupe is the Mercedes C-Class Coupe.

The best convertible is the MINI Convertible.

The best used hatchback is the Ford Fiesta ST.

The best used sports car is the 2024 Porsche 911.

The best used hybrid car is the Toyota RAV4.

The best used electric car is the Opel Corsa.

The best used van is the Toyota Proace City.

Tips for buying a used car

• You should make sure that the vehicle is in good working order before making a deal. Be sure to check the cost of maintenance.
• Even a visually cleaned, washed, and serviceable car can have a lot of flaws upon closer inspection. Therefore, it is worth spending a small amount on diagnostics than paying ten times more for repairs.

• Experts advise contacting authorized dealers to determine whether the car has had any accidents and what repairs the previous owner has already done.
• Be sure to check the level of liquids - engine oil, coolant, fuel, windshield washer, etc.
• For safety reasons, you should have the chassis and brakes diagnosed.
• Also, check online forums for reports of malfunctions specific to the car you are considering.

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