Buying a car

Is a car that’s been smoked-in worth less? Let’s answer this question and more…

Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…

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?

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 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.

Driving a car with a cracked tyre isn’t recommended. Here’s why…

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 …

Buying or selling a car? Here’s everything you need to know about staying safe

Find out what to do if your car has been cloned and why it might have happened

Executive editor Paul Adam explains why buying a car just became a whole lot easier

Negative equity isn’t usually associated with car finance but it can happen. Here’s everything you need to know…

A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance

Personal Contract Purchase and Hire Purchase are two of the most popular ways of paying for a car. But which is best?

Auto Express’s senior news reporter reminds used-car buyers that there’s much more to check on a potential purchase than its mileage

Auto Express's content editor gives his expert insight on why third-party warranties don't always make the best of sense

How do you judge a new car’s reliability before taking ownership? Our Driver Power survey has the answer…

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

If you’re thinking of buying a new car and using your old one as part exchange, this is the guide for you…

Want to buy a used car through a finance scheme? Here’s everything you need to know

With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash

We check seven phone car check apps to see if they are hot or not

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 …

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 …

New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year

Did you buy a car on finance between April 2007 and January 2021? You could be owed thousands!

Is white the right colour for your next car? Here’s what to consider when picking your paint options

The motor ombudsman has issued a timely warning as the new number plate sales rush looms this March

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…

‘No-haggle’ agency car showrooms mean fixed-price deals for many brands, but they also threaten established dealers and may reduce competition.

Which is best if you want to mind the GAP?

A UK legal firm predicts PCPs will top the list of Financial Ombudsman complaints by 2024, and eyes huge compensation bills

Car recalls are rarely out of the news; our exclusive interview with the DVSA explains everything you need to know about them

Car buyers struggle when it comes to number-crunching, but interest in finance - and alternative ownership models - is rising

No one likes having to wait for their new car so we called key manufacturers to get their latest UK lead times

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

Not sure how to buy a car online? Read our step-by-step guide to get you through the process