Buying and selling cars

Our guides for buying and selling cars

It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to buying or selling a car. Read our tips and advice to help you navigate the process safely - and legally.

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Buying a car

Avoid the common pitfalls when buying a new or used car - and check out some of our top tips for getting the best deal.

Tips for buying your first car

Tips for buying your first car

How to make the right choice when buying your first car.

Our tips and advice
Buying a car from a dealership vs a private seller

Buying a car from a dealership vs a private seller

Find out what suits you and your needs best.

Which is better?
Should I get a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car?

Should I get a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car?

These three kinds of cars are far from the same.

How to choose
A guide to buying an electric car

A guide to buying an electric car

Everything you need to know about buying your first EV.

Read our tips
Test driving a car

Test driving a car

The top things you need to look out for when test driving a car.

What to look for
Car finance vs a car loan

Car finance vs a car loan

How do they work and is one better than the other?

What's best?
Cheapest new automatic cars on the market

Cheapest new automatic cars on the market

Find yourself an affordable automatic car that works for you.

Buying on a budget?

Buying a used car

There are some extra risks that can come with buying a used car. Learn what you need to keep an eye out for.

What to look for in a used car

What to look for in a used car

From service history to wheels, know what to check when buying a used car.

What to inspect
Our checklist for buying a used car

Our checklist for buying a used car

Tick off these key points when you're in the market for a used car.

Take these steps
Checking a used car's history

Checking a used car's history

All used cars have a past - make sure you know the red flags.

What to look for
What is car clocking?

What is car clocking?

Steer clear of this tricky scam.

Find out more
Pros and cons of buying a used electric car

Pros and cons of buying a used electric car

Weigh up your options before buying a used EV.

Is it worth it?
Britain's most popular used cars

Britain's most popular used cars

The top picks for the UK's most popular used cars may surprise you.

Check the trends
The cheapest summer convertibles

The cheapest summer convertibles

Do summer in style with these affordable convertible cars.

Spice up your ride

Selling a car

Selling a car can be just as stressful as buying one. Use our guides to make sure you know what you're doing.

Our tips for selling a car

Our tips for selling a car

Sell your car safely and legally with our step-by-step guide.

Know the basics
Everything you need to know about write-offs

Everything you need to know about write-offs

What makes a car a write-off, and what does this mean for you?

Can you sell a write-off?
What is car depreciation?

What is car depreciation?

Learn how and why a car's price is affected over time.

How to avoid it

Insuring your car

You legally have to have car insurance, so it's important to get the right cover for your car - and that you understand your policy inside out.

Cheapest cars for over-25s to insure

Cheapest cars for over-25s to insure

Over 25? Check out the cheapest rides we insure.

How to save
Cheapest cars for 17-year-olds to insure

Cheapest cars for 17-year-olds to insure

Keep costs lower on your first insurance policy.

Save money as a new driver
Cheapest cars for young drivers to insure

Cheapest cars for young drivers to insure

Find out which cars could save you money on insurance.

Can you save money?
Cheapest family cars to insure

Cheapest family cars to insure

Could you save on your next car insurance quote?

Fit for the family
The cost of insurance for manual vs automatic cars

The cost of insurance for manual vs automatic cars

Learn how manual and automatic cars can affect the cost of insurance.

Is there a difference?
Cheapest cars for learners to insure

Cheapest cars for learners to insure

Learning to drive in your own car doesn't have to cost a bomb.

Save on your first policy
What are ghost broker scams?

What are ghost broker scams?

Could this common scam affect you?

How to stay safe

Looking for insurance?

So, you've just bought a new or used car - time to get insured on it!

Car insurance

Keep your ride safe

Our car insurance

Van insurance

Get your van insured

Our van insurance

Electric car insurance

Check out our EV cover

Our EV insurance

Policy books

It's a good idea to get to know your policy book. That way, you know exactly what you are and aren't covered for if you need to make a claim.