Buying a car
Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated
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…
The quick car finance option is rarely the best one
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
Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer
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…
Your rights when buying a used car
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
How to check if a car is stolen
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
Salary sacrifice car schemes: what are they and how do they work?
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
Check a car’s MoT status and history with Auto Express
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
What is Conditional Sale car finance?
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
Tesla Model Y alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Tesla's top-selling SUV
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…
Buying a smoker's car: what it means for value and how to get rid of the smell
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…
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
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…
Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
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?
Can you end a car lease early?
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…
What is the cost of leasing a car? Full breakdown of PCH lease costs
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
Find and buy your next car with Auto Express
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
When is the best time to buy a car?
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.
Should you buy or lease your new car?
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
Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips
Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips
Driving a car with a cracked tyre isn’t recommended. Here’s why…
What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained
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 …
Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers
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
Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?
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
What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
Find out the pros and cons of PCH, otherwise known as car leasing
We can help make the car buying process easier for you
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
Pros and cons of leasing a car
Pros and cons of leasing a car
Find out the advantages and disadvantages of car leasing and whether it’s right for you
Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car
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
HP vs PCP: which car finance format is best for you?
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?
Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars
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
How to test drive a car
How to test drive a car
Our tips and tricks on how to take a test drive in a new or used car
New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers
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
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
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
Transferring a private number plate: a guide to moving registration plates from car to car online
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
Most reliable cars to buy now
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…
How to find your old car
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
Free car valuation: how much is my car worth?
Free car valuation: how much is my car worth?
Enter a UK car registration number below and get your free valuation in seconds
The secrets of getting the best part exchange price for your car
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…