Car Advice, Guides & Reviews

Honest car advice from our Barnsley team: buying and selling guides, running costs, MOT and servicing tips, car finance explained and aftercare.

anycolourcar.com: the short story

Why Jonathan started anycolourcar.com after 30-plus years in retail motors, to make buying and selling used cars better. Family-run in Barnsley since 2020.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2: Battle of the EVs

Tesla Model 3 or Polestar 2? The two electric cars compared on design, driving, price and value for money.

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Understanding the Different Types of Hybrid Vehicles

Mild hybrids, full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and range extenders explained for UK buyers, with the pros and cons of each type.

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Understanding the Latest Car Safety Features and Acronyms

A plain-English guide to modern car safety features and their acronyms, from ADAS and lane keeping assist to blind spot detection.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Volkswagen Golf: A Journey Through Its Evolution and Milestones

From the 1974 Mk1 and the first GTI hot hatch to today's digital Mk8, a friendly look back at 50 years of the Volkswagen Golf and how it changed hatchbacks.

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AnyColourCar.com: A Paradigm Shift in Car Buying and Selling

How anycolourcar.com buys cars direct from customers rather than at auction, and why we put the customer at the centre of buying and selling.

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Used cars for sale in Barnsley this week: 10 ready for a new home

Used cars for sale in Barnsley this week: 10 ready for a new home

Ten used cars and vans for sale in Barnsley this week, from a Ford Ranger Raptor to an Audi A2. Live prices, mileage and MOT dates, checked 29 October 2026.

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How Much Does 10 MPG Really Cost You? A Worked Example

How Much Does 10 MPG Really Cost You? A Worked Example

How to work out what a 10 mpg difference costs you each year, with a simple worked example, plus ways to improve fuel economy with or without changing car.

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Is an Electric Van Worth It for Tradespeople?

Is an Electric Van Worth It for Tradespeople?

When an electric van makes sense for trades, when a diesel still wins, and what to check on charging, range, payload, tax and battery health before switching.

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£5,000 Car or £15,000 Car: Which Is Cheaper to Own?

£5,000 Car or £15,000 Car: Which Is Cheaper to Own?

A cheaper car is not always cheaper to own. How depreciation, repairs, fuel, tax and insurance compare between a £5,000 and a £15,000 used car.

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