Hottest Used Cars for November

Looking to buy a second hand vehicle but can't decide which one to buy? There are a number of important factors to consider when making a used vehicle purchase. From the safest vehicles to the hottest used cars on the private market, we give you a rundown of some of the most popular models.

Whichever used vehicle you decide to buy, it's important to get a vehicle history and REVs check (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) specific to the car in question. A car history report will give you a detailed snapshot of important information including encumbrance, accident history, odometer discrepancies and other crucial details that you'll want to know.

Most Popular Cars According to the latest news from CarsGuide.com, the Holden Commodore continues to be the most popular used vehicle being sold, followed closely by the Ford Falcon. These models dominate dealerships and the private domain of used car shopping.

1. Holden Commodore
2. Ford Falcon
3. Toyota Hilux
4. Toyota Corolla
5. Subaru Impreza

Greenest Cars With climate change being a major concern in the automobile industry, the Federal Government released its Green Vehicle Guide in 2008, naming the "greenest" cars on the market in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency. If you're looking to do your bit to help the planet, here is the latest list of the top 5 green star rated cars available in Australia.

1. Toyota Prius
2. Smart fortwo
3. Suzuki Alto
4. Fiat 500
5. Fiat Punto

Safest Cars

The Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR), available at howsafeisyourcar.com.au, help shoppers identify the safest used vehicles on the market based on a number of important factors. UCSR are based on statistics collected from car crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1987 and 2005, where someone was killed or seriously injured. Based on their latest figures, the safest vehicles (by type) for 2009 are:

Small Cars:

· Chrysler Neon
· Ford Focus LS/LT
· Mazda MX5/Eunos Roadster
· Peugeot 307
· Volkswagen Golf/Jetta

Medium Cars:

· Audi A4
· Ford Cougar
· Mazda 6, Mercedes Benz C-Class W203
· Honda Accord Euro
· Peugeot 406
· Saab 900/9-3
· Saab 9000
· Subaru Liberty/Legacy/Outback
· Volkswagen Passat

Others:

· Volkswagen Polo
· Mitsubishi Nimbus
· Nissan Serena

Remember that when it comes to assessing the best used vehicle, you'll want to get a thorough vehicle check on the specific car you're looking to purchase to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Regardless of the safety ratings or environmental credentials, you want to know that the vehicle you buy is the best value for money.

About the Author
Veda Auto offers consumers comprehensive vehicle history reports, including REVs checks and VCheck by checking Vehicle Identification Numbers in The National Vehicle Information System (NVIS), the only comprehensive national vehicle history database in Australia. Veda Auto aims to reduce fraud and improve transparency in the sale and purchase of second hand vehicles in Australia, to the benefit of both businesses and consumers alike.