Buying guides

Warranty Direct buying guides tell you what you need to know before you search the classifieds looking for that used car bargain. Each guide contains a summary, key dates in the model's development, a buyer's checklist of what to watch out for as well as our likes and dislikes about the car - plus a range of pictures so you know exactly what you're looking for.

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Peugeot 1007 Guide

Peugeot 1007 (2005-2008)
Was the 1007 a lame duck or a dead one? Whatever it was, the car proved to be an embarrassing exercise for Peugeot, which reckoned it was pushing the boundaries with this city car that nobody wanted to buy...

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Toyota Verso Guide

Toyota Verso (2002-2008)
If you want to carry seven people but you don't want a full-sized MPV, your options are surprisingly limited - but not as much as you might think...

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BMW Z4 Guide

BMW Z4 (2003-2008)
Great to drive, fast and beautifully built, the Z4 was offered with a selection of strong engines and a choice of coupé or roadster bodystyles...

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Nissan 350Z Guide

Nissan 350Z (1998-2008)
The original Z cars were all-time greats; while the brand went off the boil for a while, this masterpiece made sure it didn't wither on the vine...

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Suzuki Wagon R Guide

Suzuki Wagon R (2000-2007)
It's got practicality and reliability too, but unless you're the sort of person who sees things from a seriously alternative perspective, there's not much chance of loving the Wagon R's looks...

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