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Buying a car

Dislike the car buying process? We’re here to help
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Dislike the car buying process? We’re here to help

Executive editor Paul Adam explains why buying a car just became a whole lot easier
Opinion
14 Nov 2024
Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?
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Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?

Find out what to do if your car has been cloned and why it might have happened
Tips & advice
13 Nov 2024
Pros and cons of leasing a car
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Pros and cons of leasing a car

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of car leasing and whether it’s right for you
Tips & advice
5 Nov 2024
Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car
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Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car

A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance
Tips & advice
22 Oct 2024
HP vs PCP: which car finance format is best for you?
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HP vs PCP: which car finance format is best for you?

Personal Contract Purchase and Hire Purchase are two of the most popular ways of paying for a car. But which is best?
Tips & advice
22 Oct 2024
Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars
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Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars

Auto Express’s senior news reporter reminds used-car buyers that there’s much more to check on a potential purchase than its mileage
Opinion
17 Oct 2024
How to test drive a car
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How to test drive a car

Our tips and tricks on how to take a test drive in a new or used car
Tips & advice
17 Oct 2024
Electric car salary sacrifice schemes: what are they and should you use one
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Electric car salary sacrifice schemes: what are they and should you use one

The pros and cons of electric car salary sacrifice, plus why some drivers prefer them to finance deals
Tips & advice
17 Oct 2024
New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers
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New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers

Auto Express's content editor gives his expert insight on why third-party warranties don't always make the best of sense
Opinion
10 Oct 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
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Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024

Looking for a car that’s cheap to insure? We’ve listed the cars with the cheapest insurance group ratings on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
2 Oct 2024
Transferring a private number plate: a guide to moving registration plates from car to car online
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Transferring a private number plate: a guide to moving registration plates from car to car online

Need to know how to transfer a private number plate between vehicles? Our step-by-step guide breaks it down
Tips & advice
26 Sep 2024
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Most reliable cars to buy 2024
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Most reliable cars to buy 2024

How do you judge a new car’s reliability before taking ownership? Our Driver Power survey has the answer…
Best cars & vans
24 Sep 2024
How to find your old car
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How to find your old car

If you find yourself pining for a long-lost car you’ve owned in the past, it’s easier than you think to discover where it is now
Tips & advice
19 Sep 2024
Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers
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Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers

Buying or selling a car? Here’s everything you need to know about staying safe
Tips & advice
12 Sep 2024
Free car valuation: how much is my car worth?
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Free car valuation: how much is my car worth?

Enter a UK car registration number below and get your free valuation in seconds
6 Sep 2024
The secrets of getting the best part exchange price for your car
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The secrets of getting the best part exchange price for your car

If you’re thinking of buying a new car and using your old one as part exchange, this is the guide for you…
Tips & advice
6 Sep 2024
Used car finance explained: how to finance a second-hand car
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Used car finance explained: how to finance a second-hand car

Want to buy a used car through a finance scheme? Here’s everything you need to know
Tips & advice
30 Aug 2024
Used electric cars: should you buy one?
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Used electric cars: should you buy one?

With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash
Tips & advice
10 Jul 2024
Best car check app 2024
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Best car check app 2024

We check seven phone car check apps to see if they are hot or not
Product group tests
28 May 2024
What is an HPI check?
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What is an HPI check?

Many adverts will mention that a car is “HPI clear”, but what is an HPI check and should you get one on the car you're buying?
Tips & advice
20 May 2024
Buying a used car: your complete guide
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Buying a used car: your complete guide

Buying a used car from a dealer or privately isn’t always easy. So here is our advice and tips on how to buy your dream second-hand motor
Tips & advice
20 May 2024
Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
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Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?

Cat S and Cat N insurance write-off classifications replaced the old Cat C and Cat D groups in 2017; but what do they mean and how do they work?
Tips & advice
20 May 2024
Used car checklist: key points to look for when buying
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Used car checklist: key points to look for when buying

Read our used vehicle checklist to help you make a safer, more informed choice when buying any used car
Tips & advice
7 May 2024
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How to avoid buying a car with outstanding finance
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How to avoid buying a car with outstanding finance

There’s a risk that the car you’re thinking of buying might have outstanding finance. Here’s what happens if you unknowingly buy one and how to avoid …
Tips & advice
3 May 2024
Repossessed cars: what are they and should you buy one?
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Repossessed cars: what are they and should you buy one?

Find out what happens if your car is repossessed, and what to look out for if you're thinking of buying a repo car
Tips & advice
2 May 2024
Selling a car with outstanding finance is easier than you think…
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Selling a car with outstanding finance is easier than you think…

We look at whether you can sell a car with outstanding finance and things you should consider beforehand
Tips & advice
5 Apr 2024
How to buy or sell a car at auction and get a great price
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How to buy or sell a car at auction and get a great price

Buying or selling a car at auction can be both a fun and daunting experience. Our car auction guide should make it more of the former and less of the …
Tips & advice
4 Apr 2024
A car’s registered keeper and owner isn’t always the same person, here’s why…
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A car’s registered keeper and owner isn’t always the same person, here’s why…

The registered keeper and owner of a car don’t have to be the same person and each has different responsibilities
Tips & advice
4 Apr 2024
What is a V5C? Vehicle log book rules for car buyers and sellers
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What is a V5C? Vehicle log book rules for car buyers and sellers

We explain the V5C log book and the rules around it, whether you're selling or buying a car
Tips & advice
3 Apr 2024
Why your car’s service history really matters
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Why your car’s service history really matters

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know
Tips & advice
3 Apr 2024
Mis-sold car finance scandal: could you be due compensation?
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Mis-sold car finance scandal: could you be due compensation?

Did you buy a car on finance between April 2007 and January 2021? You could be owed thousands!
News
21 Mar 2024
Should you buy a white car?
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Should you buy a white car?

Is white the right colour for your next car? Here’s what to consider when picking your paint options
Tips & advice
28 Feb 2024
Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated
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Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated

What is car depreciation, how does it work and what can you do to minimise it on your car? We reveal all in our guide…
Tips & advice
21 Feb 2024
Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained
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Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained

A new write-off category system was introduced in 2017, but plenty of Cat C and Cat D cars are still on the used market. We explain what these categor…
Tips & advice
9 Feb 2024
Best new car deals 2024
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Best new car deals 2024

Thinking of buying a new car? These are some of the best new car deals on the market right now…
Best cars & vans
26 Jan 2024