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Browse some of the best new cars available for under £30,000, and then start your search for a used (or new) bargain.
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Browse some of the best new cars available for under £30,000, and then start your search for a used (or new) bargain.

Got a budget around £20,000 for a brand new car? Here are some of your best options.

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Our three experienced motoring journos, Rachael, Erin and Vicki Butler-Henderson (REV), are back. This week they're testing three of the most...

After a car that will be easy on the wallet? These are the things you need to consider.

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This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki (REV… get it?) are testing three popular budget SUVs – Suzuki Vitara S, Dacia Duster, and Jeep Renegade – based...

This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki (REV… get it?) are testing three popular luxury SUVs – Audi Q5, Range Rover Velar, and Mercedes-Benz GLE – based...

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