The latest car guides from our team

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  Car finance jargon buster

  The A-Z of car finance, explained.

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  Great cars on PCP deals

  The PCP – or Personal Contract Purchase – is a very popular way of buying a new car. Here are some of the best cars you can buy on a PCP deal.

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  Muscle cars

  Muscle cars are brash, noisy and wildly popular in the US. Meet the most powerful muscle cars, classics from the muscle car era and more.

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  What is tyre speed rating?

  A tyre speed rating shows the maximum speed a tyre is legally approved for. Learn where to find it, how to test it and more in Auto Trader’s comprehensive

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  Buying a car using a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)

  PCP is a type of car finance. You pay an initial deposit, followed by lower monthly instalments for the remainder of the term, to pay off a proportion

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  What is the difference between APR and Flat Rate when looking for car finance?

  APR and Flat Rate interest are quite different things. When you're looking for car finance, make sure you know the differences...

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  Buying a car using a credit card

  Some people buy a car with a credit card, but does it make sense for you?

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  How to drive an automatic car

  No clutch pedal? No problem! We've got everything you need to know about automatic cars and how to get used to them.

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  0% car finance explained

  Learn more about 0% finance and find out if you're eligible for an interest-free loan - and whether you should apply for one.

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  What is business car leasing?

  Whether you’re a start-up or an established SME, here are five reasons to lease a company car through your business.

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  Buying a car on 0% finance

  You may have heard about 0% finance, but what is it? Check out our handy guide to find out.

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  Buying a car using Hire Purchase (HP)

  A way of buying where you pay a deposit up front, then pay off the rest of the balance – plus interest – in equal monthly instalments. The repayments are

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  What is GAP Insurance and do I need it when buying a car?

  Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance may sound tempting, but is it worth signing up for?

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  Applying for car finance

  If you’re thinking about buying a car on a finance agreement, find out everything you need to before committing to a contract.

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  Car finance explained

  If you’re trying to get your head around car finance, and you don’t know your balloon payments from your monthly instalments, and your PCPs from your PCHs,

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