Cars

Running a car

Your rights if something’s wrong with your new car, cutting car finance costs, top MOT tips, advice for younger drivers, plus could you manage without a car?

  1. Your rights if something is wrong with your car
  2. MOT test explained
  3. Cutting car finance costs
  1. Running a car as a young driver
  2. Managing without a car
  3. How to save fuel when driving
  4. Save money through simple car DIY
  5. Tips on servicing and maintaining your car
  6. Cut down on car and travel costs

How to buy a car

What to consider before buying a new or used car, including your budget, car finance options, and how to negotiate the best deal.

  1. How to find the right car for your budget
  2. Car finance explained
  3. Making sure you can meet your car payments
  1. Car costs calculator
  2. Buying a car with a personal loan
  3. Leasing a car
  4. Buying a car through hire purchase
  5. Financing a car with personal contract purchase (PCP)
  6. The most reliable cars to own
  7. The safest cars to drive
  8. Car depreciation explained
  9. Car tax bands explained
  10. Best way to finance buying a car
  11. Choosing between petrol and diesel power
  12. Alternatives to petrol and diesel cars
  13. Where to buy a new car
  14. Where to buy a used car
  15. When is the best time to buy a car?
  16. How to negotiate when buying a car
  17. How to test drive and check a used car
  18. How to test drive and check a new car
  19. Car warranties
  20. Deciding how to pay for a car
  21. Saving money for a car
  22. Your top tips for buying and running a car
  23. Hiring or renting a car abroad and in the UK

How to sell a car

Find out about the different ways to sell a car, how to negotiate a good price, and your options for disposing of an old car.

  1. Best ways to sell your car
  2. How to sell your car privately
  3. How to prepare your car for sale
  1. Negotiating when selling your car
  2. How to dispose of an old car