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Best cars under £30,000
Browse some of the best new cars available for under £30,000, and then start your search for a used (or new) bargain.
News5 years ago
Best new cars under £20,000
Got a budget around £20,000 for a brand new car? Here are some of your best options.
News5 years 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?
News5 years ago
How to charge an electric car
Learn all about charging an electric car, including how charge points work, which cables and connectors you’ll need, and how to work out charging...
Feature5 years 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
News5 years ago
Best long-distance cars 2020
The best cars for long-distance journeys, as chosen by our experts.
Best of5 years ago
New, nearly new or used cars: which one should I buy?
Don’t get confused by the terminology. Find out what new, nearly new and used cars mean, and work out which one is best for your budget.
Advice6 years ago
Finding the right car: Vehicle Highlights and Autotrader ad features explained
Choosing your car can be overwhelming, so we’ve introduced a host of great ad features to help browsing and buying easy – including our new Vehicle...
Advice6 years ago
Ten ways to save on car insurance in 2025
Car insurance is compulsory, but here are ten ways to keep the cost down.
Advice6 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...
Feature7 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.
Advice7 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...
Feature7 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...
Feature7 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...
Feature7 years ago
Best new car deals
Looking for a new car? Don't get caught paying over the odds. Here's our guide to some of the best deals available.
Feature7 years ago
The range explained... Volkswagen
Don't know your Polo from your Passat, or the difference between a Tiguan and a T-Roc? Have no fear, here's our guide to every car sold by the...
Feature7 years ago
Cars with the biggest boots 2019
Got lots of stuff? We’ve rounded up 2019's cars with the biggest boot spaces in each class.
Best of7 years ago
Cheap cars to insure: cars in the lowest insurance groups
Want to keep the costs down when it comes to insuring your car? Then these are the cars to look at.
Best of7 years ago
How to use Autotrader’s expert reviews
If you’re looking to learn everything there is to know about a particular car, Autotrader’s Expert Reviews are the perfect place to start.
Advice8 years ago
How to use Autotrader’s Owner Reviews
Looked at alongside Autotrader’s Expert Reviews, our collection of thousands of Owner Reviews will give you the complete picture of what any car you...
Advice9 years ago

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