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Car Buying Advice

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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What is a hybrid?

Designed to be more efficient and economical, the number of hybrid cars has been growing in recent years. But what are they and how do they work?

Everything you need to know about Volvo

Swedish, safe and these days quite a lot more – we go under the skin of upmarket automotive brand Volvo.

Which new cars are built in China?

It's not just the Chinese car companies battling for your attention that manufacture their cars in China - several European and US brands assemble cars there too.

Everything you need to know about Renault

Renault – a French automotive brand with a very long history of triumph and trauma. Read the full story here.

What are agency car sales? Explaining the pros and cons

How would you like to buy your next car – from a car dealer, from a shopping centre, or maybe from your sofa? We explain agency car sales.

Everything you need to know about Tesla

Can one of the most successful but equally controversial brands in the market keep ahead of ever more aggressive rivals?

Petrol vs. electric: which is cheaper to service in 2025?

We've analysed almost every new and near-new car on sale in the UK to give you the most comprehensive look at the average cost of servicing your car each year.

Are you eligible for a Motability car?

Here we take a more in-depth look at how Motability works and who is eligible for a car under the scheme.

Everything you need to know about Porsche

From its dark earliest days to the height of desirability – here’s the full story of sports car icon Porsche.

Motability: What is it and how does it work?

The Motability scheme has helped millions of people across the UK become more mobile. But how does it actually work and who is eligible?

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.

The new car brands set to appear on UK roads in 2025

These are the new badges we expect to arrive in the UK in the coming year, all vying to steal buyer attention away from established brands.

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.

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