Which car should i buy quiz

Starting the search for a new car opens up a world of choice but if you aren't sure what exactly you need, it often helps to start with a long-list. In this guide, we take you through the key car classes and point you in the right direction to find the best car for your needs.

Every car we test goes through hundreds of individual lab assessments, so you can trust our reviews.

From measuring visibility with 360-degree cameras to the true amount of usable boot space, we leave nothing to chance.

Our mixture of scientific lab-controlled tests, real-world driving and unique survey data of more than 60,000 UK car owners means our new and used car reviews give you the full picture. Read on to find out what you need to know about all the classes of car we test.

Which car class is right for you?

The links below will take you straight to our dedicated pages that detail the very best cars in various categories.

Otherwise, read on to help decide what sort of car is right for you.

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