Buying Guides
Model-by-model guides to the common problems, the history red flags, and the verification gaps a car advert and a test drive won't show you.
Porsche
- Porsche 911 Buying Guide
Buying a used Porsche 911 in the UK? The common faults at each generation, the history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - Porsche Cayman & Boxster Buying Guide
Buying a used Cayman or Boxster, 718 included? The common faults at each generation, the history red flags and what a car advert won't show. - Porsche Cayenne Buying Guide
Buying a used Porsche Cayenne? The common faults at each generation, diesel and hybrid points, history red flags and what a car advert hides. - Porsche Macan Buying Guide
Buying a used Porsche Macan? Petrol, diesel and electric, the emissions recall to know about, history red flags and what a car advert hides. - Porsche Panamera Buying Guide
Buying a used Porsche Panamera? Petrol, diesel and hybrid, the emissions recall, running costs and what a car advert won't show you. - Porsche Taycan Buying Guide
Buying a used Porsche Taycan? Battery health, charging and range, the early software issues and what a car advert won't show you.
BMW M
- BMW M3 Buying Guide
Buying a used BMW M3? The F80 and G80 generations, the common faults at each, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - BMW M4 Buying Guide
Buying a used BMW M4? The F82 and G82 generations, the common faults shared with the M3, history red flags and what a car advert hides. - BMW M2 Buying Guide
Buying a used BMW M2? The F87 and G87 generations, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - BMW M5 Buying Guide
Buying a used BMW M5? The F10, F90 and G90 generations, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - BMW M8 Buying Guide
Buying a used BMW M8? The F91, F92 and F93 range, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - BMW M Performance Buying Guide
Buying a used M135i, M240i or M340i? The BMW M Performance range, the engine differences and what a car advert won't show you.
Mercedes-AMG
- Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205) Buying Guide
Buying a used Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205)? The twin-turbo V8 era, C63 versus C63 S, history red flags and what a car advert hides. - Mercedes-AMG A45 Buying Guide
Buying a used Mercedes-AMG A45? The W176 and W177 generations, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - Mercedes-AMG E63 Buying Guide
Buying a used Mercedes-AMG E63? The W212 and W213 generations, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - Mercedes-AMG GT Buying Guide
Buying a used Mercedes-AMG GT? The C190 range, the common faults including a driveshaft recall, and what a car advert won't show you. - Mercedes-AMG 43 & 35 Buying Guide
Buying a used AMG 43 or 35? The C43, E43, A35 and CLA35, the engine changes to know about and what a car advert won't show you. - Mercedes-AMG SUV Buying Guide
Buying a used Mercedes-AMG SUV? The G63, GLC63, GLE63, GLS63 and the 43 and 35 SUVs, and what a car advert won't show you.
Audi RS / S / R8
- Audi RS3 Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi RS3? The 8V and 8Y five-cylinder generations, what to check, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - Audi RS6 Avant Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi RS6 Avant? The C7 and C8 twin-turbo V8 generations, the common faults and what a car advert won't show you. - Audi RS4 Avant Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi RS4 Avant? The B8 and B9 generations, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - Audi RS5 Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi RS5? The B8 and B9 generations, the common faults, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you. - Audi RSQ3 Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi RSQ3? The 8U and F3 generations, how it relates to the RS3, the common faults and what a car advert won't show you. - Audi RSQ8 Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi RSQ8? The twin-turbo V8 super-SUV, how it relates to the RS6, the common faults and what a car advert won't show you. - Audi R8 Buying Guide
Buying a used Audi R8? The V8 and V10 generations, the gated manual, history red flags and what a car advert won't show you.
Alpine
- Alpine A110 Buying Guide
Buying a used Alpine A110? Phase 1 versus phase 2, the trims that change value, the options that never existed and what a car advert hides. - Alpine A290 Buying Guide
Buying a used Alpine A290? The two power outputs, the four trims, the EV checks that matter and what a car advert will not tell you.
Lotus
- Lotus Elise Buying Guide
Buying a used Lotus Elise? Chassis corrosion, K-series versus Toyota engines, the trims that get confused and what a car advert won't tell you. - Lotus Exige Buying Guide
Buying a used Lotus Exige? Gearbox synchro wear, chassis and body checks, the packs that change the car and what a car advert won't tell you. - Lotus Emira Buying Guide
Buying a used Lotus Emira? V6 versus i4, the early-car build issues, the suspension and pack choices and what a car advert won't tell you. - Lotus Esprit Buying Guide
Buying a used Lotus Esprit V8 or GT3? The shared gearbox limits, standing-car faults, option-gated equipment and what a car advert hides.
Ferrari
- Ferrari 488 Buying Guide
Buying a used Ferrari 488? GTB, Spider and Pista, the recalls, the expensive failures and why options drive value. - Ferrari California Buying Guide
Buying a used Ferrari California or California T? The early gearbox concerns, the folding roof, interior wear and what a car advert hides. - Ferrari F430 Buying Guide
Buying a used Ferrari F430? Cracked exhaust manifolds, F1 gearbox hydraulics, the gated manual premium and what a car advert won't show. - Ferrari 296 Buying Guide
Buying a used Ferrari 296 GTB or GTS? The hybrid system, the Fiorano pack and what it replaces, and what a car advert will not show you. - Ferrari Roma Buying Guide
Buying a used Ferrari Roma or Roma Spider? The battery and electrical reports, the options that were not standard and what a car advert hides.
Lamborghini
- Lamborghini Urus Buying Guide
Buying a used Lamborghini Urus? The air suspension, the recalls and the modification and wheel claims that do not hold up. - Lamborghini Huracan Buying Guide
Buying a used Lamborghini Huracan? The options that were not standard, the gearbox check that matters and the spec claims car adverts get wrong. - Lamborghini Aventador Buying Guide
Buying a used Lamborghini Aventador? The ISR gearbox and clutch, the front lift system and the spec claims car adverts routinely get wrong. - Lamborghini Revuelto Buying Guide
Buying a used Lamborghini Revuelto? The hybrid V12 powertrain, the warranty position and the spec claims to check against build date. - Lamborghini Gallardo Buying Guide
Buying a used Lamborghini Gallardo? E-gear versus manual, the clutch reading that matters and the early versus LP cars.