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The Car Expert has a wide range of articles covering every aspect of buying a new or used car.

Buying a car can be a very stressful and confusing time for many people. Fortunately, The Car Expert has a wide range of articles covering every aspect of buying a new or used car.

Take your time, read through several articles and consider all your options before signing on the dotted line. With our award-winning advice to guide you, you’ll end up with a much better chance of getting the right deal on the right car for your needs.

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Our top car buying articles

The ten golden rules for buying a car

Buying a new or used car? Follow these pearls of wisdom from The Car Expert and make sure you get the right car for the right price.

The best websites for buying a new or used car

With online car buying becoming hugely popular in the UK, which sites should you trust? We round up the top contenders.

I bought a car and now I’ve changed my mind

Buyer’s Remorse is common in the car industry. You've bought a car, and now you've changed your mind or run into problems. What can you do?

Should I buy a pre-registered car?

Pre-registered cars are on the increase again. The salesman says it's a great deal on what is basically a 'brand new car', but what's the real story?

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Everything you need to know about Fiat

The Italian manufacturer today known for stylish small cars has a history of success that it wants to rediscover.

Everything you need to know about Mazda

Mazda has always been a fairly unconventional car company. Find out more about its history and current models in this in-depth feature.

The safest new cars on sale in the UK in 2025

Is safety your top priority when looking for your next car? Here are the ten safest new cars currently on sale in the UK.

Everything you need to know about Dacia

Founded in the mid-60s, this Romanian car maker with a budget philosophy still has great sales success today.

The best used family cars for every budget in 2025

With value-for-money and practicality in mind, we take a look at the best family-friendly cars you can buy on the used market right now.

Everything you need to know about Jeep

Maker of the original go-anywhere vehicle and possibly the first SUV, Jeep has made its mark on the global automotive industry.

Everything you need to know about Jaecoo

A brand with big ambitions, Jaecoo has hit the ground running in the UK and is targeting established brands like Land Rover and BMW.

Everything you need to know about Leapmotor

Leapmotor is one of many Chinese automotive brands currently launching in the UK with a range of vehicles – but this one is a little bit different to its rivals.

Everything you need to know about BYD

BYD Auto is one of several new car companies to arrive in the UK in recent years. We have all you need to know about the brand right here.

Everything you need to know about Abarth

Once an Italian engineer’s racing passion, today the performance division of Fiat – we tell the story behind the badge of Abarth.

Everything you need to know about Omoda

You may not have heard of Omoda, which is not surprising. It's a new car company from China that arrived here in the UK in 2024.

China – the world’s new automotive superpower

Many people still see China as a looming threat to the future of the Western car industry, which was certainly true – about 20 years ago.

What is a hybrid?

Designed to be more efficient and economical, the number of hybrid cars has been growing in recent years. But what are they and how do they work?

Everything you need to know about Volvo

Swedish, safe and these days quite a lot more – we go under the skin of upmarket automotive brand Volvo.

Which new cars are built in China?

It's not just the Chinese car companies battling for your attention that manufacture their cars in China - several European and US brands assemble cars there too.

Everything you need to know about Renault

Renault – a French automotive brand with a very long history of triumph and trauma. Read the full story here.

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