Every year Which holds its Used Car Awards, as well as a variety of other awards in different categories. But we know when you come to the Car Loan Warehouse you’re after one thing – buying yourself a new (or used) ride and securing the car finance to purchase it. So if you’re on the hunt for some new wheels but are willing to settle for something formerly loved, here’s our overview of the best used cars of last year – as awarded by Which.
Small Cars
2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Design AC 5dr – Overall winner (less than £5000)
Dealer price: £4100
Private price: £3600
Power: 79bhp
Economy: 48.7mpg
CO2 emissions: 139g/km
Annual road tax: £125
2010 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport – Winner, over £5000
Dealer price: £11500
Private price: £11000
Power: 121bhp
Economy: 53.3mpg
CO2 emissions: 124g/km
Annual road tax: £105
Family Cars
2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI SE 5dr – Winner, over £6000
Dealer price: £8700
Private price: £8300
Power: 121bhp
Economy: 45.6mpg
CO2 emissions: 144g/km
Annual road tax: £140
2007 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate 5dr – Winner, less than £6000
Dealer price: £4800
Private price: £4200
Power: 114bhp
Economy: 42.8mpg
CO2 emissions: 157g/km
Annual road tax: £175
Estate Cars
2009 Mazda 6 Estate 2.2D 163 TS2 – Winner, more than £6000
Dealer price: £11400
Private price: £10700
Power: 161bhp
Economy: 52.3mpg
CO2 emissions: 149g/km
Annual road tax: £140
2007 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Zetec Climate – Winner, less than £600
Dealer price: £5100
Private price: £4500
Power: 114bhp
Economy: 42.8mpg
CO2 emissions: 157g/km
Annual road tax: £175
MPVs
Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Zetec – Winner, more than £6000
Dealer price: £10900
Private price: £10000
Power: 138bhp
Economy: 47.1mpg
CO2 emissions: 159g/km
Annual road tax: £175
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ – Winner
Dealer price: £5500
Private price: £5200
Power: 108bhp
Economy: 47.9mpg
CO2 emissions: 155g/km
Annual road tax: £175
SUVs
2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta – Winner, less than £8000
Dealer price: £7800
Private price: £7200
Power: 105bhp
Economy: 52.3mpg
CO2 emissions: 145g/km
Annual road tax: £140
2010 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi 136 Style 2WD – Winner, more than £8000
Dealer price: £12900
Private price: £12300
Power: 134bhp
Economy: 51.4mpg
CO2 emissions: 147g/km
Annual road tax: £140
Executive & Luxury
2007 BMW 320d SE – Winner, less than £10000
Dealer price: £9000
Private price: £8600
Power: 174bhp
Economy: 42.2mpg
CO2 emissions: 153g/km
Annual road tax: £175
2007 Jaguar XF 2.7D V6 Luxury – Winner, more than £10000
Dealer price: £16200
Private price: £15100
Power: 204bhp
Economy: 37.6mpg
CO2 emissions: 199g/km
Annual road tax: £260
Fun Cars
2009 Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Cup – Winner, less than £10000
Dealer price: £7500
Private price: £7200
Power 198bhp
Average economy: 34.4mpg
CO2 emissions: 195g/km
Annual road tax: £260
2009 Porsche Boxster 2.9 – Winner, over £10000
Dealer price: £19,900
Private price: £18,700
Power: 252bhp
Average economy: 30.7mpg
CO2 emissions: 221g/km
Annual road tax: £280
If you’re looking to buy a used car but need a little help with the finance, don’t worry about it – the Car Loan Warehouse can sort you out. Just fill in our online application and we’ll get back to you with a decision in 60 minutes or less. Whether you’ve got a less than desirable credit history or have even been refused car finance before, you could still find the funds for your ideal car with the Car Loan Warehouse.
