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Servicing, road tax, warranties, consumer rights advice and more. The Car Expert is your one-stop-shop for car ownership tips and advice.

Owning a car can be expensive and, at times, confusing for many people. Fortunately, The Car Expert has a wide range of articles covering every aspect of owning and running a car. With our award-winning advice to guide you, you’ll end up with a much better chance of working through your ownership issues and enjoying an easier life!

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Our top car ownership articles

Rejecting a car – your consumer rights

Have you bought a new or used car that is faulty or not fit for purpose? Read The Car Expert's comprehensive guide to your consumer rights when rejecting a car.

Used car warranty – the law and your rights

If you are buying a second-hand car, there can be considerable confusion as to what to expect in terms of a used car warranty and what your rights are when something goes wrong.

New car warranty – Do I have to have my car serviced by a dealership?

We clear up the confusion about whether car owners must have their cars serviced by a franchised dealership to protect their new car warranty.

Average car costs more than £160 per month to run

A new report has calculated that the average UK motorist spends £162 per month on running their car – not including the cost of the car itself.

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Seven ways to protect your new car investment

9 April 2021

A car is a big investment, regardless of whether it's new or used. So what can you do to protect that investment and minimise your costs?

Top tips to cut your driving bills

9 February 2021

Saving money by driving less during the pandemic? Carry on with that once you start spending more time behind the wheel again.

Is your car safe and sound – or a potential MOT failure?

8 February 2021

Do you drive a car that’s car legal and roadworthy? Or are you regularly jumping behind the wheel of an MOT failure without even knowing it?

Where’s my spare wheel?

5 February 2021

One of the least-popular trends in modern car design is the almost total disappearance of the traditional full-size spare tyre / spare wheel.

The best websites for selling your car

2 February 2021

Selling your car is quick and easy these days thanks to the internet – but which sites offer the best option? Here's our handy guide.

Ten things not to do in your car

29 January 2021

It's important to look after your car. Here’s a list of ten top things not to do in your car, and why. Are you guilty of any of them?

New car warranty – Do I have to have my car serviced by a dealership?

15 January 2021

We clear up the confusion about whether car owners must have their cars serviced by a franchised dealership to protect their new car warranty.

What’s the difference? Car warranty vs. car insurance

12 January 2021

It’s can be unclear what the difference is between a car warranty and car insurance, but they are different forms of consumer protection.

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