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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!

Our top car ownership articles

Rejecting a car – your consumer rights

16 May 2020

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.

Car ownership advice

Used car warranty – the law and your rights

3 April 2019

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.

Car maintenance

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

30 January 2019

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

Car ownership advice

Average car costs more than £160 per month to run

19 June 2018

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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Car industry news

Fuel prices up for second month in a row

5 August 2020

Filling up a typical 55-litre family car was nearly £2 more expensive by the end of July compared with the beginning of the month.

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Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years

10 July 2020

Thefts of motor vehicles across Britain have risen by 56% in four years, according to police data obtained by RAC Insurance.

Car ownership advice

Drivers urged to book MOT tests now to avoid the rush

3 July 2020

Drivers are being urged to get their cars MOT tested this summer to avoid the rush once the six-month coronavirus extension expires in August.

Car industry news

Mandatory MOT tests to return from August

29 June 2020

Mandatory MOT tests for cars more than three years old will return from August, the government has announced today.

Car ownership advice

Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’

24 June 2020

Drivers could be leaving a trove of sensitive data on their old cars by not wiping information held from connecting to a smartphone.

Car ownership advice

Why owners of older cars should be wary of new E10 eco-fuel

18 June 2020

Experts have warned that a new E10 eco-friendly fuel, to be introduced next year as a replacement for petrol, could damage classic cars.

Car ownership advice

Rejecting a car – your consumer rights

16 May 2020

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.

Car ownership advice

Can I drive my company car if I’ve been furloughed?

27 April 2020

If you run a company car that includes personal use but you’ve been furloughed, are you still allowed to drive it? Here's the answer.

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