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The Car Expert has a wide range of articles covering every aspect of buying a new or used car.

Buying a car can be a very stressful and confusing time for many people. Fortunately, The Car Expert has a wide range of articles covering every aspect of buying a new or used car.

Take your time, read through several articles and consider all your options before signing on the dotted line. With our award-winning advice to guide you, you’ll end up with a much better chance of getting the right deal on the right car for your needs.

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Our top car buying articles

The ten golden rules for buying a car

Buying a new or used car? Follow these pearls of wisdom from The Car Expert and make sure you get the right car for the right price.

The best websites for buying a new or used car

With online car buying becoming hugely popular in the UK, which sites should you trust? We round up the top contenders.

I bought a car and now I’ve changed my mind

Buyer’s Remorse is common in the car industry. You've bought a car, and now you've changed your mind or run into problems. What can you do?

Should I buy a pre-registered car?

Pre-registered cars are on the increase again. The salesman says it's a great deal on what is basically a 'brand new car', but what's the real story?

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Should you refuse to drive a Tesla because of Elon Musk?

The richest man in the world has certainly ruffled some feathers in recent months. We discuss whether this should influence your new car search.

Plug-in hybrid cars – what’s on sale and what’s coming in 2025?

Keen to buy a plug-in hybrid in 2025? Our comprehensive guide tells you what models are already on sale and what’s coming.

Jaecoo launches in the UK

Chinese car brand Jaecoo has officially launched in the UK, with its first model now on sale in dealers. Jaecoo is one of two new...

Everything you need to know about Alfa Romeo

To many the Alfa Romeo brand represents passion and racing, but what’s the story of this iconic Italian marque? We have it all here.

Electric cars – what’s on sale and what’s coming in 2025?

Read The Car Expert's latest 2025 guide to discover what electric cars your favourite brand will be offering this year.

Everything you need to know about SEAT

Once considered a sporty sister to Audi, Spanish brand SEAT’s profile has been on the slide for some time.

A dozen new cars to keep an eye out for in 2025

There's a whole host of new car arrivals on the horizon in 2025. If you are planning on getting a new car next year, here are a few to keep your eye on.

Christmas bargains for clever car buyers 2024

Christmas time usually means great deals for car buyers. But will the best offers be on petrol or electric cars this year? Here are our tips for buying a new or used car this festive season.

Who or what is Skywell?

Among all the Chinese brands heading into the UK, Skywell might be a name you don’t recognise. Here's what you need to know.

Which alloy wheel size should I choose?

Alloy wheel size is more than just an aesthetic choice. Opting for larger alloys can also impact the way a car drives.

Everything you need to know about Cupra

Originally nothing more than a trim level on fast SEATs, Cupra has become a successful car brand in its own right.

Why the UK is the perfect size for running an electric car

The UK is essentially perfect for EV adoption due to its compact and dense layout compared to the USA or Australia, or even France.

Everything you need to know about Skoda

Once a laughing stock of the motoring world, Skoda now enjoys one of the highest reputations in the automotive industry.

The 10 worst new cars on sale in 2024

From superminis to SUVs and everything in between, we use our Expert Ratings Index to discover the worst new cars on sale in the UK in 2024.

Five of the safest new small cars on sale in 2024

Using Euro NCAP data, we list five of the safest new small cars on sale, including both petrol and electric models.

Omoda launches in the UK

Chinese car brand Omoda has officially launched in the UK, with its first models now on sale.

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