Buying a new car

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Depreciation - what is it, and how do I avoid it?

What is car depreciation and how can you minimise its effects? Our full guide gives you top tips on how not to lose too much money on your car

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How to buy your first car: choosing a car

Passing your driving test is a great achievement. Here’s how to build on that success by buying a safe, reliable car without breaking the bank

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What's the best type of car for a back pain sufferer? 

Follow our buying tips to stop your car from being a pain in the back. We reveal the best models for ease of access and seating position

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Is now the right time to buy an electric car? We can help you decide

If you’re thinking of replacing a petrol or diesel with a pure electric car, we have all the information you need to decide whether to make the leap now or wait for more new model launches

Advice

What is a petrol particulate filter and how does it work?

Diesel cars have been fitted with particulate filters for years, and now petrol cars are getting them as well in order to reduce pollution

News

Chip shortage delays: how long will you have to wait for a new car?

Some car models are subject to lengthy delays and others are being down-specced due to the semiconductor computer chip shortage

News

Toyota introduces free 10-year warranty

Owners of Toyota and Lexus cars aged up to 10 years old will get 12 months and 10,000 miles of warranty cover whenever they have their car serviced by a main dealer

Advice

Is cash better than car finance?

Even if you’re lucky enough to have the cash to splash out on a new motor, you might be better off buying on finance. We consider the pros and cons

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Is a bank loan better than dealer car finance?

A bank loan is a popular way of funding a car, but does it trump car manufacturer and dealer finance packages?

News

Ford tackles keyless car theft with ‘sleeping’ key fob on Kuga and Puma

To protect them from car thieves, all new Kuga and Puma models now come with a key that automatically deactivates when not in use

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Volvo offers new subscription service for electric car buyers

All-inclusive Care by Volvo service gives drivers the use of a car for a single monthly payment and the ability to hand it back at short notice

Advice

Car technology of the future

We look at some of the technology that will shape the cars of the near future as well as the roads on which they drive

Advice

Which pure electric vehicles can tow and take a roof rack? 

A reader wants an electric car, but wonders if there are any that she can use to can tow a bike trailer and transport canoes on the roof

Feature

What happens when a car manufacturer goes bankrupt?

We look at the implications for owners of cars whose brand has gone bust or pulled out of the UK market

Advice

Which new cars have a CD player? 

A reader wants to replace her current car with a new one that has a CD player. What are her options?

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What's the best new SUV on Motability for me?

A reader is soon to replace her Motability car but can't get to showrooms. What small and medium SUVs should be on her shortlist?

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What’s it like to buy a new car during the coronavirus pandemic?

Buying a new car should be fun and exciting. We find out if that’s changed since Covid-19 drastically altered all our lives

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What new sports SUV should I buy? 

A reader wants to buy a new sports SUV but doesn't want to be hit by the higher rate of VED for pricier cars. What's his best option?

Advice

Should I still buy my new electric car? 

A reader has waited nearly a year for a new Kia e-Niro. Should he grab it with both hands or hold back in the hope of a discount?

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Should I be charged an extra fee for my part-exchange car? 

A reader questions an unusually named fee he is being charged to trade his part-exchange for a new car