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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
10 Jan 2025
The quick car finance option is rarely the best one
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The quick car finance option is rarely the best one

Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson explains why it always pays to shop around when it comes to financing your next car
Opinion
9 Jan 2025
Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer
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Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer

Head of digital content Steve Walker reckons canny buyers should be taking advantage of the tempting finance offers and price cuts available on new ca…
Opinion
2 Jan 2025
Your rights when buying a used car
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Your rights when buying a used car

What rights do you have as a consumer when you buy a second-hand car? Our guide explains your legal protections
Tips & advice
23 Dec 2024
How to check if a car is stolen
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How to check if a car is stolen

Find out how to check if a used car has been stolen or has a bad history before you buy
Tips & advice
20 Dec 2024
Salary sacrifice car schemes: what are they and how do they work?
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Salary sacrifice car schemes: what are they and how do they work?

A salary sacrifice car scheme offers an alternative to leasing, but is it right for you? Here’s all you need to know
Tips & advice
20 Dec 2024
Check a car’s MoT status and history with Auto Express
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Check a car’s MoT status and history with Auto Express

Need to check that a car is in tip-top condition? Our free MoT checker is here to help
News
20 Dec 2024
What is Conditional Sale car finance?
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What is Conditional Sale car finance?

It might not be the most common kind of car finance but a Conditional Sale (CS) deal can suit some buyers very well
Tips & advice
18 Dec 2024
Tesla Model Y alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Tesla's top-selling SUV
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Tesla Model Y alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Tesla's top-selling SUV

The Tesla Model Y is a superb family SUV with EV power, but what if you fancy something different? We’ve come up with the best new and used alternativ…
Features
18 Dec 2024
Buying a smoker's car: what it means for value and how to get rid of the smell
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Buying a smoker's car: what it means for value and how to get rid of the smell

Is a car that’s been smoked-in worth less? Let’s answer this question and more…
Tips & advice
12 Dec 2024
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
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How to check if a car is taxed and insured

Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…
Tips & advice
11 Dec 2024
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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
10 Dec 2024
Can you end a car lease early?
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Can you end a car lease early?

Things have a habit of changing and if you suddenly realise the car lease you signed up for is no longer working, here’s what you can do about it…
Tips & advice
2 Dec 2024
What is the cost of leasing a car? Full breakdown of PCH lease costs
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What is the cost of leasing a car? Full breakdown of PCH lease costs

What makes up the cost of leasing a car? We break down everything you need to consider before signing on the dotted line
Tips & advice
2 Dec 2024
Find and buy your next car with Auto Express
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Find and buy your next car with Auto Express

With the launch of Find a Car, Auto Express, your number one source for car news and reviews, can help you buy a car as well
News
28 Nov 2024
When is the best time to buy a car?
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When is the best time to buy a car?

When buying a new or used car, timing could be the difference between getting a good deal or not. We reveal the best times to buy, and why.
Tips & advice
27 Nov 2024
Should you buy or lease your new car?
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Should you buy or lease your new car?

Is it better to buy or lease a new car? We’re here to guide you through the benefits of each to help you decide
Tips & advice
27 Nov 2024
Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips
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Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips

Driving a car with a cracked tyre isn’t recommended. Here’s why…
Tips & advice
26 Nov 2024
What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained
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What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained

The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test was introduced in 2017 to deliver more accurate fuel economy figures for motorists. But what is it and how does …
Tips & advice
26 Nov 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
20 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
20 Nov 2024
What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
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What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?

Find out the pros and cons of PCH, otherwise known as car leasing
Tips & advice
19 Nov 2024
We can help make the car buying process easier for you
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We can help make the car buying process easier for you

Executive editor Paul Adam explains why buying a car just became a whole lot easier
Opinion
14 Nov 2024
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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
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
Most reliable cars to buy now
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Most reliable cars to buy now

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
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