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Best small car: which used models and engines to choose for town and commuting
Which used small car should you buy? The best generations, engines and gearboxes for town driving, commuting and the occasional longer trip.
Oct 29, 2026
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How to choose a small city car: from size and parking to engine and safety
How to choose a small car for town: size and manoeuvrability, doors and boot, the right engine and gearbox for short trips, and the equipment worth having.
Oct 29, 2026
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Most economical small cars: used petrol and hybrid models by fuel use and journey type
Which used small car uses the least fuel? Petrol cars and hybrids compared using ADAC measurements in town, out of town and on the motorway.
Oct 29, 2026
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Small automatic cars: which used models and gearboxes to choose
Honda Jazz, Mazda2, Hyundai i20, Kia Picanto or Renault Clio: which used small automatic car to buy and what to watch for with the gearbox.
Oct 29, 2026
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Small cars for motorway driving: which used models suit long journeys
Which used small cars handle motorways and long trips? Recommended models and engines, noise, comfort, driver assists, safety, boot and fuel use.
Oct 29, 2026
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Small cars with a big boot: which used hatchbacks and small estates to choose
Škoda Fabia Estate, Honda Jazz and roomy hatchbacks. Compare boot space, versatility and the best engines for used small cars.
Oct 29, 2026
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Smallest cars to buy used: models, dimensions and the trade-offs of city cars
The smallest used city cars compared: dimensions, reliable engines and trade-offs. When an Aygo, Citigo or Twingo is enough and when to go for a Fabia.
Oct 29, 2026
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Automated manual transmission: how it works, why it interrupts drive and what to expect from a used one
How an automated manual (AMT) gearbox works, why it pauses between gears and what to expect from a used car with ASG, x-shift, Dualogic, Easytronic or ETG.
Oct 29, 2026
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Automatic-only driving licence: what code 78 restricts and how to remove it under EU rules
What can you drive on an automatic-only licence, where does code 78 apply and how do you remove it? Current rules and the EU change due from 2029.
Oct 29, 2026
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Automatic or manual: how to choose by driving, fuel economy and maintenance
Automatic or manual for town, motorway or towing? We compare comfort, fuel economy, used car prices and maintenance risks to help you choose.
Oct 29, 2026
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Automatic transmission fluid change: intervals, choosing the method and the risks of neglected maintenance
When to change automatic gearbox fluid, how a drain and fill differs from a flush, and why a gearbox with an unknown history needs diagnostics first.
Oct 29, 2026
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Buying a used automatic car: what the test drive, diagnostics and service history must check
How to spot a worn automatic gearbox on a test drive, what diagnostics must show and which gearbox records must not be missing from the service history.
Oct 29, 2026