What car should you buy?

Help on how to choose your next car; what things to consider and what options are worth paying for.

Black Friday car deals 2021
Why wait for Black Friday 2021? Find new car deals and car lease deals on Auto Trader today.
Best of 5 months ago
Living with a... Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer
Does the MPV still offer enough for the modern family? Erin Baker finds out in Auto Trader's long-term review of the Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer
Long-term review 8 months ago
10 best deals under £40,000
Dealerships are open and it’s a buyer’s market as they cut prices to clear stock left standing by lockdown – here’s what you can snap up for £40K or...
News 11 months ago
10 best deals under £30,000
Dealerships are open and eager to shift stock, making it a great time for bargain hunters – here are the 10 best deals for £30,000
News 11 months ago
10 best deals under £20,000
We’ve been scouring Auto Trader for the best deals on new cars for £20,000 or less – here are 10 of the best we found!
News 11 months ago
Best used cars under £15,000
Erin Baker finds some of the best used cars under £15k available on Auto Trader.
Best of 11 months ago
Video: Audi A3 Vs BMW 1 Series
Rory Reid pits two of the poshest hatchbacks on the market against one another, but which will come out on top?
News 1 year ago
How to... charge an electric car
Where to charge your electric car, how much it'll cost, how often you need to do it and more. All in one place.
Feature 1 year ago
Budget: Chancellor promises £500m investment in EV charging
EV drivers will never be more than 30 miles away from a fast charger as Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises government support for expanded network
News 1 year ago
Best cars for snow
Winter's not done yet and, whether for home or the winter roadtrip abroad, here are our favourite snow-ready cars
Advice 1 year ago
Best long-distance cars 2020
The best cars for long-distance journeys, as chosen by our experts.
Best of 1 year ago
Best hybrid cars 2020
Hybrid cars give you the best of both worlds: some zero-emission driving, as well as greater range for longer journeys. Here is our pick of the best...
Best of 1 year ago
New, nearly new and used cars explained
What's the difference between new, nearly new and used, and what are the pros and cons of each?
Advice 2 years ago
How to find the right car, at the right price
Understanding if a car is priced fairly is one of the biggest challenges when buying a used car. With hundreds of similar cars for sale, comparing...
Advice 2 years ago
Top ten ways to save on car insurance
Car insurance is compulsory, but here are ten ways to keep the cost down, as experts from comparethemarket.com explained to us.
Advice 2 years ago
The REV Test: First cars
Our three experienced motoring journos, Rachael, Erin and Vicki Butler-Henderson (REV), are back. This week they're testing three of the most...
Feature 2 years ago
What’s the cheapest car to run?
After a car that will be easy on the wallet? These are the things you need to consider.
Advice 2 years ago
The range explained... Kia
Don't know your Stonic from your Sportage, or your Venga from your Carens? Then let our handy guide inform you about everything from Korean carmaker...
Feature 2 years ago
The REV Test: Budget SUVs
This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki (REV… get it?) are testing three popular budget SUVs – Suzuki Vitara S, Dacia Duster, and Jeep Renegade – based...
Feature 2 years ago
The REV Test: Luxury SUVs
This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki (REV… get it?) are testing three popular luxury SUVs – Audi Q5, Range Rover Velar, and Mercedes-Benz GLE – based...
Feature 2 years ago