HomeBuying a new carBuying a new carRead the latest car buying advice from the expert What Car? teamLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversWhat are excess-mileage charges on a lease car deal?Car leasing contracts are agreed based on a fixed maximum mileage, but what happens if you exceed it..Steve Huntingford, Tue Nov 22 2022First-time car leasingLeasing a car for the first time? We clear the fog surrounding the mysterious world of new car leasi..Will Nightingale, Fri Nov 18 2022How to get the best deal on a new carIf you’re thinking of buying a new car, these seven expert tips can help make sure you get the most..What Car? team, Tue Jan 02 2018How to negotiate a car saleFollow our simple haggling tips to make sure you get the car you want for the best possible priceClaire Evans, Tue Nov 10 2015Paperwork, handover and how to complainEverything you need to know about all the paperwork involved in buying a car, and what to do if you..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 16 2015How to test drive a carGetting behind the wheel of a potential purchase is the best way to confirm that it's right for you..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 16 2015Car buyers can save £1300 by choosing a PCP over cashNew car PCP costs have risen by more than 40% on some models since 2019, but there are still signifi..Claire Evans, Tue Nov 08 2022Depreciation - 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..Claire Evans, Thu Aug 11 2016How to buy your first car: choosing a carPassing your driving test is a great achievement. Here’s how to build on that success by buying a sa..Claire Evans, Wed Oct 25 2017What'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..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 07 2021Is now the right time to buy an electric car? We can help you decideIf you’re thinking of replacing a petrol or diesel with a pure electric car, we have all the informa..Claire Evans, Tue Feb 02 2021Every brand's most fuel-efficient hybrid, and the savings available on themIf you want to get the best fuel economy possible, choosing a hybrid car can help. Here we reveal ev..George Hill, Mon Aug 22 2022What 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 the..Claire Evans, Thu Aug 15 2019Automatic gearboxes - everything you need to knowCar makers offer a baffling array of automatic gearboxes these days. Fortunately, we can help you te..Claire Evans, Mon Apr 30 2018Hire purchase (HP) explained - Car Finance GuideThere are lots of different ways of buying a new or used car. Here, we look at the pros and cons of..Claire Evans, Thu Jul 04 2019Personal car loans explained - Car Finance GuideThere are lots of different ways of buying a new or used car. Here we look at the pros and cons of t..Claire Evans, Fri Jul 05 2019Every brand's most fuel-efficient SUV, and how cheaply you can buy themFrom Alfa Romeo to Volvo, we name the most fuel-efficient SUV offered by every brand, tell you how m..George Hill, Thu May 12 2022Chip 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 semicondu..Claire Evans, Wed Sep 01 2021Toyota introduces free 10-year warrantyOwners of Toyota and Lexus cars aged up to 10 years old will get 12 months and 10,000 miles of warra..Claire Evans, Fri May 28 2021Is 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 b..Claire Evans, Tue Apr 20 2021234...7page4of 7