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Advice 3 months ago

How can I sell a car with outstanding finance?

More and more buyers are using finance schemes to buy new and used cars, but what happens when you need to get rid of the car before you've finished paying off the full amount?

Advice 3 months ago

How to choose and fit booster seats and booster cushions

We’ve teamed up with the experts at Joie to see how you decide which is the right seat, and even more importantly, how you should fit it.

Advice 4 months ago

How to choose and fit a toddler car seat

We’ve teamed up with the experts at Joie to look at how you decide which is the right seat, and even more importantly, how you should fit them.

Advice 4 months ago

How to choose and fit a baby car seat

We’ve teamed up with the experts at Joie to look at what to consider when you choose a seat, and even more importantly, how you should fit them.

Advice 4 months ago

What is a crossover car?

You may have heard how well SUVs and crossover cars are selling, but wondered what they are. Let us help...

Advice 4 months ago

What is DAB digital radio in your car?

More than 80% of new cars in the UK now come with DAB as standard, and this figure is only set to increase.

Advice 5 months ago

What is Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink?

You may have been wondering what these mean, and how you can use them in your car...

Advice 5 months ago

What is Isofix in a car?

Isofix is an international standard for fixing child car seats in place using a pair of metal mounts attached directly to the car’s chassis. How does it work?

Advice 5 months ago

What are xenon and LED car lights?

Many modern cars come with xenon or LED lights, and, in some cases, both. But what are they?

Advice 5 months ago

How to spec the 2016 Toyota C-HR SUV

If you're looking to buy a Toyota C-HR SUV, we offer our expert guide to picking the best engine, colour and trim level, to get the most out of your new car.

Advice 5 months ago

What are horsepower and torque, and why does it matter?

Horsepower and torque are two terms that you’ll see discussed a lot in our car reviews, but you may be wondering what they are.

Advice 6 months ago

What are ESP and traction control in my car?

They’re terms you’ll see bandied about a lot when looking at the specification of a car, but what are they?

Advice 6 months ago

What is Bluetooth in a car?

Most new cars with an infotainment system will have Bluetooth connection capability. Let us explain how it works...

Advice 6 months ago

What is a wireless phone charger in my car?

Quite simply, a wireless phone charger is a way of charging your smartphone in the car, wirelessly.

Advice 8 months ago

How to spot a flood-damaged car

Floods have caused chaos in recent years, and it's possible flood-damaged cars could make it on to the used car market, but following our tips should help you steer clear of a potentially dangerous buy.

Advice 9 months ago

How can Auto Trader’s model overview pages help you?

When you’re looking for a new car, a good place to start is one of our model pages – and there’s one for every new car on sale in the UK.

Advice 9 months ago

How to use Auto Trader’s expert reviews

If you’re looking to learn everything there is to know about a particular car, Auto Trader’s Expert Reviews are the perfect place to start.

Advice 9 months ago

Should I buy a new, nearly new or used car?

Our research has shown many car buyers don’t worry about whether they want a new or a used car, all they’re concerned with is getting their next car. So, what are the pros and cons of new, nearly new and used cars?

Advice 9 months ago

How can I decide which is the right car for me?

There are plenty of things to consider when you’re deciding which car is right for you – and plenty of cars to consider, whatever your particular list of criteria. We reckon you can start to narrow down your shortlist by thinking of the following things...

Advice 9 months ago

How to use Auto Trader’s Owner Reviews

Looked at alongside Auto Trader’s Expert Reviews, our collection of thousands of Owner Reviews will give you the complete picture of what any car you might be interested in is like to live with.