What car used reviews?

There's a huge amount of choice on the used car market, so it's vital you do your research before handing over your hard-earned cash for a used car.

We're rounding up the 10 best used buys in each category to help your decision-making process.

You'll find the categories we've covered below and new categories will be added each week so check back regularly.

What Car? used top 10s:

The Vauxhall Astra is one of the best-selling cars in the UK. It’s a stylish family hatchback with a spacious interior and a quality feel.

As a new buy, we’d recommend choosing a Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus over the Vauxhall, but if you’re after something used, the Astra is well worth a look.

There are plenty of models to choose across a range of ages and body styles.

Vauxhall has a model in nearly every car category, and the good news for used buyers is that they all depreciate strongly. However, which are the models that are worth considering if you're looking for a used car?

Looking for a premium used car? The BMW range is a very good place to start. There's a wide variety of models in all categories, and they're all reliable. What's more, if you look around, you can find some great deals.

With used car sales outstripping new car sales year after year in the UK, it's no wonder the used car section of whatcar.com is so popular. This is our round-up of the used reviews you've been reading.

Buyers of large SUVs expect a lot from their cars. They're after something spacious, practical and capable. All the 4x4s on this list meet these criteria but to varying degrees. Some offer seven seats while others offer incredible off-road ability. Whatever you're after from your 4x4, you'll find something to meet your needs.

The best used 7-seaters

When you're looking for a car with seven seats, there's a number of things you need to consider: do you need room for seven adults? Could you make do with two smaller seats in the third row? Will you need to transport luggage when all the seats are in use? Are you stuck with an MPV or could you go with something else? We've done the research and come up with 10 great seven-seaters, so there should be one to meet your needs.

Small SUVs are big business. In recent years, nearly every mainstream car manufacturer has brought one to market. Buyers like them for their raised driving position, reasonable running costs and decent practicality. This is all good news for used buyers. Thanks to the popularity of crossovers as new buys, there are loads of good examples to choose from on the used market.

The small car class is one of the most competitive. Just because buyers want something small doesn't mean they're willing to give up driving enjoyment, practicality and equipment. The good news is that there's a large number of great small cars on the used market at prices that won't break the bank.

A 'family car' is not such a tangible thing nowadays. With more choice than ever and a broadening range of segments to choose from, families can opt for anything, from a run-of-the-mill hatchback to a 7-seat SUV. Here, we'll stick to the family hatchbacks and saloons.

Ford's capable lineup is marred by poor residual values - bad news for new buyers, but very good for the used market. Need some help deciding which used Ford suits your needs? Take a look at our run-down of the best Fords on the used market, and what to watch out for when you're scouring the classifieds.

Toyota has a reputation for reliability, which is a priceless quality in the secondhand market. Take a look through what we think are the best used buys from the Toyota lineup, and what to look out for when you're browsing the classifieds.

Britain's obsession with the drop-top continues, but with tricky roof mechanisms and lessened practicality, choosing the right convertible can be risky business. We've rounded up the ten best convertibles on the market so you can enjoy driving in style, without the stress of wondering if you've made the right choice.