Buying a car

We explain GAP and finance GAP insurance for cars, and ask whether you really need it

Hybrids and EVs are on the rise, but the petrol vs diesel dilemma remains for most new car buyers

When you’re haggling over the price of a new car, here are the things you should say and the traps to avoid

Buying a really cheap car can be a step into the unknown, but a £500 car could be the best bargain you ever pick up

A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Viva covering the fourth-generation Viva (2015-2019)

On the back of our exclusive investigation, organisations are now collaborating to find ‘missing’ damage-repaired cars

A full used buyer’s guide on the Ford Mondeo covering the third generation Mondeo (2007-2014)

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Yeti covering the Yeti Mk 1 (2009-date)

A full used car buyer’s guide on the Honda Civic covering the Civic Mk9 (2011-2015)

Estate version of MINI Clubman adds practicality to winning retro package

The jacked-up Fiesta had limited appeal new, but the Ford Fusion looks top value used

Steep depreciation makes the Volvo S80 a great value second-hand car

Don’t be put off by Alfa’s reputation, the Spider makes a fine buy

The stylish Mazda RX-8 coupe is cheap to buy, but expensive to run

Auto Express’s useful guidelines explaining when and how to appeal against a parking offence you don’t think you’ve committed.

Internet crooks are offering 'no questions asked' car clocking services - and it could cost you dear. Read on as we expose the scam