Buying a car
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
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
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
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
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…
Used car finance explained: how to finance a second-hand car

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
Used electric cars: should you buy one?

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
Best car check app 2024

Best car check app 2024
We check seven phone car check apps to see if they are hot or not
How to avoid buying a car with outstanding finance

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 …
How to buy or sell a car at auction and get a great price

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 …
Mis-sold car finance scandal: could you be due compensation?

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!
Should you buy a white car?

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
Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained

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…
Agency model: it’s coming to UK car dealers but what does it mean for buyers?

Agency model: it’s coming to UK car dealers but what does it mean for buyers?
‘No-haggle’ agency car showrooms mean fixed-price deals for many brands, but they also threaten established dealers and may reduce competition.
Car recalls explained: what should you do if you get one?

Car recalls explained: what should you do if you get one?
Car recalls are rarely out of the news; our exclusive interview with the DVSA explains everything you need to know about them
New car delivery times 2023: how long will you have to wait? 

New car delivery times 2023: how long will you have to wait?
No one likes having to wait for their new car so we called key manufacturers to get their latest UK lead times
Best new cars for under £350 per month

Best new cars for under £350 per month
After a fresh set of wheels? Check out the best new cars for under £350 per month