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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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Everything you need to know about Lotus

The story of a sports car maker trying to find a new identity, now targeting electric power and a much more upmarket customer base.

Everything you need to know about Rolls-Royce

A name that means so much more than a car maker – how did Rolls-Royce come to represent luxury of the highest level?

Five of the safest new small cars on sale in 2025

Safety is a core component of any new car. Using Euro NCAP data, we list five of the safest new small cars on sale, including both petrol and electric models.

Everything you need to know about Ferrari

There are very few car names that just about everyone will immediately recognise – but Ferrari is certainly one of them. 

Who or what is Denza?

The latest addition to the list of Chinese brands heading for the UK is Denza – and of all the new names this is likely one to take notice of.

The ten worst new cars on sale in 2025

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 2025.

Does a seller have to declare damage on a car?

What are the rules about any damage being declared on a car you're buying? Well, it's complicated, which car dealers use to their advantage.

Who or what is Changan?

Long-standing Chinese brand Changan could become a major player on the UK market, if it can wrestle buyer attention away from established marques.

Everything you need to know about McLaren

McLaren may currently be the dominant Formula One team but it is also a young manufacturer of some distinctive and highly potent supercars.

Electric car grant – all the EVs with discounts

The government's electric car grant is gradually rolling out, plus car companies are offering their own discounts. We have the most comprehensive guide around to help you find out what's currently available.

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.

Everything you need to know about Chery

Having laid the groundwork with its Omoda and Jaecoo brands last year, parent brand Chery is next to hit UK streets in late 2025.

What is a Head-Up Display?

While browsing through trims on your new car search, you might come across head-up display tech on higher equipment levels. But what is it?

Everything you need to know about Suzuki

It’s one of the smallest Japanese brands with a reputation for effective all-wheel-drive cars, but there is quite a bit more to the story of Suzuki.

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 Subaru

All-wheel-drive and tough – the stand-out features of a still today niche brand that knows exactly where its customers are.

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