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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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The best websites for selling your car

11 June 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.

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.

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.

Used car warranty – the law and your rights

10 January 2021

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.

How to quickly and effectively demist your car windscreen

19 December 2020

Winter's here, which means demisting your windscreen every morning. Want to know how to clear your windows a bit quicker? We have some tips…

Can I get an MOT or service during the second lockdown?

6 November 2020

We answer your questions about whether garages, service centres and MOT test stations can remain open during the UK's second lockdown.

Could you be invalidating your car insurance?

28 October 2020

If you don't give your insurer the correct information about you, your car and your driving situation, your car insurance may not be valid.

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