The FASTEST selling used cars on Sun Motors, our used car expert reveals personal favourite
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SEARCHING for a new car? Blink, and you'll miss any on the official list of the fastest-selling cars on Sun Motors.
The list represents some of the most in-demand small cars, SUVs and family vehicles on the market.
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It's been created by the experts at Sun Motors, who have run the figures, crunched the numbers and done all sorts of tricky calculations.
I'm a used car expert, and I'm going to give you my view on three of the best used cars on this list.
Sun Motors is quickly becoming the best place to buy a used car in the UK.
It's simple to use and connects buyers with hundreds of the UK's top dealers. All the cars have been thoroughly checked before being put up for sale. You can also access affordable finance deals.
Here is the list of the UK's quickest-selling used cars on Sun Motors…
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What used cars are selling the fastest?
Here's a list of the fastest-selling cars on Sun Motors this year:
Toyota Yaris Cross
MG HS
Mercedes EQA / EQC
Tesla Model Y
Audi Q2
Hyundai Tucson
VW T-Cross
Cupra Formentor
Mercedes A-Class
Ford Puma
VW T-Roc
Fastest-selling used cars UK: Driven and tested
Sadly, I haven't driven all the cars on this list, but I have driven some – and here are my views.
Toyota Yaris
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Model: Toyota Yaris
This cool, compact and convenient city car is a huge seller on Sun Motors.
It's reliable, affordable and easy to drive, with the short wheelbase and compact design making it a doddle to potter about and park. It's a WhatCar? favourite, too.
The biggest selling point is the fact it does a quite incredible 70 miles to the gallon.
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The ride quality is good, too. It's perfect for short journeys and city spins. It's a compact can, and 'larger individuals' may struggle for space in the front (or get stuck in the back).
The petrol-electric hybrid engine (like the one in this 2021 Yaris ICON) is no slouch and easily manages motorway cruising speeds. If you want better performance, go for a GR Sport model.
Ford Puma
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Model: Ford Puma
We're old enough to remember the iconic Steve McQueen advert for the original Puma.
This compact SUV-style car is more aggressive-looking and comes packed with more features. It's a little less fun than the original, but it's a perfect and practical family car.
Starting with the looks, the Ford Puma is more angular and aggressive than the original, but we like the big grill and rounded headlights.
The in-car experience is great, with lots of modern gadgets and gizmos like the large panel touchscreen, making it feel like you've invested well.
Despite some negative reviews, pre-2024 versions feel reassuringly well-made for a Ford, as well.
Ford announced the petrol model Puma would be phased out in 2024. You can still get them, like this stunning red 2023 Ford Puma 5Dr ST-Line.
On the road, it's confident and capable, as you'd expect. The 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine isn't hugely exciting, but it's a family car, so sit back and enjoy the ride.
MINI
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Model: MINI
Everyone knows the MINI is a cool car, and it continues to sell by the bucketload.
The styling is iconic and remains a favourite among all types of drivers.
There's no one Mini, there's a huge amount of variation, with the standard MINI coupe, convertible, Cooper and Clubman all having huge numbers of fans in the market.
All minis sell well, because they're a huge amount of fun to drive. Step (or slide) into a Mini and you instantly feel at home.
The driving position is comfortable, albeit quite low down. It's ergonomically designed with every dial, switch, lever and pedal (thankfully) where you expect it to be.
There are too many model variations to provide a review of any one particular engine configuration, but that's not a problem because they're all good.
The enduring popularity of the MINI means prices hold up well. You'll also find lots on the market (with over 2,500 MINIs for sale on Sun Motors today), so be sure to shop around.
Used bar buying FAQs
What to look for when buying a used car
When buying a used car, some of the things to look out for are mileage, service history, condition of the car body and internals, previous owners, known problems (that have hopefully been fixed) and price.
We always recommend buying a car from a dealer. This way, your new car will have been checked and any issues sorted. It'll also come with a fresh MOT and a warranty, too.
When it comes to buying a used car, there's often no such thing as a bargain.
Unless you know what you're doing, it's better to pay a little more for the peace of mind you get when buying from a dealer.
What is good mileage on a used car?
High mileage on a car doesn't necessarily scream AVOID like it used to. Modern cars can cope with high mileages.
What they can't deal with is a lack of servicing, care and attention.
When buying a car, always check that it's been serviced regularly, preferably by a main dealer.
Check out old MOTs and look for faults that may not have been fixed.
If you're buying a high-mileage car, ask how the miles were done. Long motorway trips will put less pressure on the car than lots of short city centre stop-start drives.
What are the best used models for reliability?
According to the ever-reliable WhatCar? the most reliable cars in the UK include:
Lexus NX (2014–2021) Toyota Aygo X (2021–present) Mini Countryman (2017–2024) Audi Q2 (2016–present) Kia Picanto (2017–2024) Lexus ES (2018–present) Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman (2016–present) Skoda Octavia Petrol (2013–2020) Mini Convertible (2016–2024) Tesla Model Y (2021–present)
These are the ones that perform best in their test. Overall, most modern cars are much more reliable than the cars I grew up with.
Regularly service a car, drive it with care and ensure all issues are dealt with quickly, and you should get many thousands (and in some cases, hundreds of thousands) of miles out of it.
Buying a used car? Check out Sun Motors and find your next vehicle today. Whether you're looking for automatic, manual or electric, use Sun Motors to decide on your next model.
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