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Before buying a used car, you should consider what you will be using it for. If you do a lot of city driving, then you will probably want to keep the size of your vehicle down so that parking will be easier, whereas if you engage in a lot of outdoor activities, then you might want to consider getting a larger, more rugged vehicle such as a 4x4 or an MPV. In this article, we shall look at the various car types that can be found on the second hand market, and discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of each type. City cars can be very convenient from a parking and fuel economy perspective, but it is rare to find them in good condition, and the cleaner examples tend to be on the pricey side. One of the most popular types of car is the small hatchback, as these are convenient and fuel efficient. You can usually pick them up quite cheaply, and they are usually pretty inexpensive to repair due to the plentiful supply of spare parts. Family hatchbacks and saloons can often be picked up relatively cheaply, especially former taxis and fleet cars, as they are often bought and sold in bulk by companies. However, these have often seen some pretty rough treatment, as company cars do not tend to get the same level of care and attention as privately owned vehicles. If you have a larger family, you might want to consider a multi person vehicle, or MPV for short. The smaller examples can be even cheaper than family hatchbacks, and represent a good option for larger families. Sports cars tend to be expensive to insure and maintain, especially those from specialist manufacturers, although these at least hold their value quite well. Look out for the sporty models from more mainstream manufacturers, as these often share parts with their less sporty brethren, making them cheaper to maintain, and they can often be had for bargain prices due to their relative lack of desirability. As with sports cars, luxury cars from mainstream brands can be excellent value on the second hand market, and can often boast great features and build quality. However, they can be expensive to refuel and maintain, so be sure to figure in these extra costs before you take the plunge. If you do a lot of outdoor activities, larger 4x4s can represent a great bargain, as they tend to be very rugged and depreciate quickly, but be aware that four wheel drive vehicles consume around twice the amount of fuel as their two wheel drive counterparts, and rely on expensive proprietary parts that can be expensive to get hold of should you need to repair your vehicle. Let Kwik Fit Insurance get you car insurance quotes, using our simple and fast quote process.
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What type of used car should you go for? 
