About Used Car Deep Dive

Used Car Deep Dive publishes long-form buying guides for used cars, one generation of one model at a time. The guides are for buyers who have already narrowed their search and want to know what goes wrong, what to check and what a good example looks like.

Who writes the guides

The guides are researched and written by a small independent team from published sources: specialist workshops, established motoring publications, manufacturer service bulletins and recall databases, and clearly labelled owner reports. We are not mechanics, and we don't claim professional credentials. Each guide lists its sources so you can read them yourself.

Editorial rules

• A fault goes in only with a source. Owner-forum claims are labelled as owner reports.
• No invented prices. Price bands appear only with a named, dated source. Where we don't have one, we say "check local listings". Prices move, so treat every band as a rough guide.
• Market notes flag where names, engines, emissions rules or import rules differ between the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa.
• Each guide shows the date it was last checked.

Disclaimer

General information only. The guides are not mechanical, legal or financial advice, and they are not a substitute for an independent pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic who knows the model. Every car is different, and a car's own condition and history matter more than any general guide. Check recalls for the specific vehicle with the manufacturer or your national recall database.

Independent. Used Car Deep Dive is not affiliated with, endorsed by or paid by any manufacturer, dealer, auction site or seller named on this site. Brand and model names are used only to identify the vehicles.

No liability. We work to keep the guides accurate, but we can't guarantee that they are complete or current. Use them at your own risk.

Corrections

If you spot something wrong or out of date, compare it with the sources listed at the end of each guide.