Save money on a new car - buy online

It always pays to look around. Search for the car you want and use an online broker to get the best possible quote on a new car

But where’s the best place to buy? And which cars offer the best deals? We show you how to grab a great new car deal online.

Surfing for bargains

By purchasing a car online, you’re cutting out the middle man - there’s no dealer to talk to and no forecourt to browse.

It gives dealers the chance to sell more popular models by offering Internet-only deals - so if you know what you want, you could save thousands of pounds.

Get a great deal on a new car

First, find the right car for you. Read our car reviews for the lowdown on a wide range of cars, including the latest and most popular models.

You can see the latest car offers on the Auto Trader New Cars page, which is updated regularly with the latest models.

And it’s easy to search for a new car with our new car search function. Just enter a make and model and click search.

To narrow down your findings, use these search functions:

   1. Minimum and maximum price
   2. Body style
   3. Number of doors
   4. Fuel and transmission type

When you’ve found the car you want, contact the dealer to finish the deal and secure payment. You may want to ask if they offer any extra Internet-only finance packages, for example low interest Hire Purchase deals or five-year warranties.

The cars you’ll save the most with

A recent study found the highest savings were made online when purchasing a Ford Mondeo – a total of £3,700.

The study also found £3,000 could be saved when buying a Mercedes C-Class.

Current deals on the Auto Trader New Cars page include:

    * Hyundai Santa Fes from £18,632
    * Fiat Grande Puntos from £6,295
    * Nissan Qashqais from £12,100

Search for a new car

It always pays to look around. Search for the car you want and use an online broker to get the best possible quote on a new car.

Many dealers sell cars directly from their websites, and some even offer better finance deals for customers buying online.

Not every manufacturer has beneficial deals online compared to the showroom, so it pays to do as much research as you can.