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Every What Car? Car of the Year winner since 1978

Being named What Car? Car of the Year is the highest honour a new model can receive – here's every w..

Eleanor Cooper, Thu Jan 02 2025

Best used electric cars for less than £25,000

Electric cars don't come cheap, but you can get a great one for a bargain price if you buy used

Mark Pearson, Thu Jan 02 2025

Best cars for dogs - and dog owners

Wondering which car is best for you and your furry friend? Here we reveal the top 10 cars for dogs a..

Darren Moss, Tue Jan 02 2024

Can gaming make you a better driver?

Using the BMW M4, we drive Goodwood Circuit in the virtual and real world to discover how similar th..

Oliver Young, Thu Dec 12 2024

Fastest-depreciating cars for less than £50,000

Even when you limit your budget to £50,000, some cars still drop their value like a stone – and thes..

Darren Moss, Tue Dec 31 2024

Car dashboard warning lights explained

The number of warning lights on your car’s dashboard can be confusing, so we explain what they mean..

Stuart Milne, Tue Dec 31 2024

The legal changes that will affect you in 2025

Changes to road tax and company car tax are on the way. Find out how they could affect you in 2025

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 31 2024

Dacia Bigster reader test team: what readers think of new SUV

Our reader jury pores over Dacia’s largest model yet, the Bigster, as the Romanian brand takes the f..

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 31 2024

Cars coming soon: the new cars worth waiting for

Don't buy a car until you've read this – our ultimate guide to the new models going on sale in 2025..

Steve Huntingford, Sat Aug 03 2024

Can I hand my car back if I can no longer afford the monthly finance payments?

Some forms of finance allow you to return your car early, but there are rules to consider. Here's wh..

Claire Evans, Sun Dec 29 2024

What Car? Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable coupés, convertibles and sports cars

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Sat Dec 28 2024

Real MPG: most economical cars you can buy new

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here are the mos..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Dec 27 2024

New issue of What Car? magazine on sale now

A new issue of What Car? magazine has just arrived in shops, featuring the best and worst EV chargin..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Dec 27 2024

The 10 cheapest SUVs you can buy: the UK's most affordable SUVs

Think all SUVs are expensive? Well, these models might make you think again – especially after you'v..

George Hill, Thu Dec 26 2024

Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

When you buy a new or used car from an official dealer, you are protected by the Consumer Rights Act..

Claire Evans, Thu Dec 26 2024

The safest cars on sale in 2024 - the latest crash tests

2024 was a bumper year for new car crash and safety testing, with 41 new models under scrutiny. Find..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 25 2024

Which is the best breakdown service in 2024

No one wants to face the cost and inconvenience of their car breaking down. But if it does happen, w..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 25 2024

PCP or HP: should I still consider HP?

The option to spread the cost of buying a car holds huge appeal for most motorists. We take a look a..

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 24 2024

Most reliable used cars 2024: the best secondhand choices

Reliability is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a used car, especially if i..

George Hill, Tue Dec 24 2024

Winter driving guide 2025: how to prepare your car for winter

Short days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..

Stuart Milne, Mon Dec 23 2024

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