Used buyer’s guide mini convertible mk3

TYPICAL. Weeks of scorching summer weather, and as soon as we produce a rundown of our favourite second-hand convertibles, the heavens open. But all is not lost – thanks to modern drop-top technology,

Ian Cushway searches out new and used parts prices

List price £45,285 Best price £41,783 MPG 44.8 CO2 144g/km For Great to drive; comfortable ride on adaptive suspension; high-quality interior; decent space in rear seats Against Looks won’t be for eve

(1996-2002)

We Brits like used cars. More than 7.6 million were sold last year, outstripping new ones by four to one. The top 10 sellers form a fail-safe selection that ticks most of the important boxes, notably

THE THIRD-GENERATION Audi TT Roadster embodies the phrase ‘the third time’s a charm’. You see, the 1999-2006 original wasn’t as engaging or fun to drive as its arresting looks suggested. Then the 2006