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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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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Everything you need to know about Kia

Kia was once a budget brand – now it is a top one. Read on to find out how the Korean maker was transformed into a success story envied by rivals.

Should I buy a new or used car?

We dissect the costs associated with buying either a new or used car, examining how each choice impacts your wallet both now and over time.

Everything you need to know about Mercedes-AMG

AMG is today the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, but how much do you know about its origins and history?

What to look for in a family car

Comfort, safety, space, technology and more - here are the key characteristics that make a car ideal for families.

Everything you need to know about Citroën

Say Citroën and many may still think of the 2CV – but the real story of the innovative French car maker is very different.

The best new electric cars for every budget 2024

Looking for a new electric car? Using our Expert Rating Index, we take a look at some of the best new EVs for every budget on sale right now.

Everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz

The three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz is one of the best-known car badges around – but how much do you know about the company behind it?

Omoda outlines its UK plans

Chinese car brand Omoda has detailed the preparations for its imminent arrival in the UK car market, with its first models due to go on sale in the next two months.

What to consider when switching from petrol to an EV

Planning on swapping your petrol car for an EV? There are a few important things you should think about first before making the switch.

Everything you need to know about Ford

Ford cars have dominated UK roads for more than 50 years, but times are changing and what was once Britain’s biggest car maker is changing too.

The best websites for buying a used luxury car

Looking for a bit of opulence but don’t want to spend your hard-earned savings on a new car? We list the best sites for used luxury cars.

Falling used car values are good news for consumers

Used car values are likely to keep falling all year, with EV prices falling faster than petrol cars, particularly in the second half of the year.

Everything you need to know about Mini

Mini is best known for producing some of the most desirable hatchbacks to ever go on sale. But how much do you really know about this iconic brand?

Everything you need to know about BMW

BMW is one of the most familiar names on the roads today but how much do you really know about the upmarket German brand?

How does the UK number plate system work?

Many people find the UK number plate system bewildering. The Car Expert explains how it all works and what all the letters and numbers really mean.

Plug-in hybrid cars – what’s on sale and what’s coming in 2024?

Keen to buy a plug-in hybrid in 2024? Our guide tells you what models are here in the UK already and what’s coming.

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