Break the piggy bank

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

List price £20,595 Best price £18,480 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adults

1 FIAT GRANDE PANDA PRICE: £20,975–£23,975 The Panda was distinctly endangered for a while there (though you can still buy the old petrol one in Italy), but it’s been given a new lease of life with an

List price £30,795 Best price £29,489 MPG 64.1 CO2 100g/km For Frugal in real-world driving; comfy and good to drive; generously equipped; well built and reliable Against Tight for adults in rear seat

Our pick 1.2 Hybrid 136 What Car? rating List price £28,400 Best price £27,415 Engine 3cyl, 1199cc, turbo, petrol Gearbox 6-spd automatic 0-62mph 8.9sec Top speed 128mph MPG 58.9 CO2 109g/km The Junio

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,