The best websites for selling your car in 2024 | The Car Expert
Jul 16, 2024 · Selling your car to a car buying service. Specialist car buying services have become very popular in recent years. They make selling your car simple and convenient, which is great for getting rid of it quickly and easily.
The best websites for buying a new or used car
May 2, 2024 · Researching and buying a car has never been easier, thanks to the power of the internet. All the information required to make an informed purchase of a new or used car is available online: consumer car buying advice sites like The Car Expert; owners’ forums where other people discuss the good and bad points of their cars; manufacturer sites with all the technical information for the latest ...
How does the UK number plate system work? - The Car Expert
Aug 23, 2024 · The first two letters show where the car was first registered. The first two letters are called a ‘memory tag’, which is DVLA-speak for a location identifier for where the car is first registered. this used to be determined by the DVLA office where the registration took place, however the DVLA closed all its regional offices in 2013 and now handles new registrations directly with car ...
The Car Expert
Dec 11, 2024 · The Car Expert provides award-winning, impartial advice on every aspect of buying or owning a car in 2024, plus unique Expert Ratings for every new car – and was officially recognised as the UK's best automotive website in 2022.
Should I buy a Cat S or Cat N used car? - The Car Expert
Jun 26, 2021 · What the categories mean. There are four categories for accident damaged vehicles (last updated in November 2019 when they replaced the old A,B,C and D ratings), conforming to a code of practice produced by and supported by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) & Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA).. This code sets best practice for the supporting organisations when disposing of motor ...
The best websites for checking a car before you buy
Jul 27, 2024 · Match your market. Just how extensively you check out your intended purchase really depends on where you are buying. If the car is a manufacturer’s Approved Used model on the forecourt of a franchised dealer, you can be more confident it won’t be hiding any real nasties – although it’s not a guarantee.
Redex fuel additive trial: the verdict - The Car Expert
Sep 4, 2018 · The initial baseline figure of 30mpg is pretty indicative of my usual fuel economy result, although usually that’s relying on the car’s trip computer reading rather than direct measurement.
Personal Contract Purchase: the PCP explained - The Car Expert
Sep 8, 2022 · What is a PCP? A personal contract purchase (PCP) is a specific type of hire purchase (HP) finance agreement, and it will often be shown on a finance contract as a hire purchase. It’s often incorrectly referred to as a personal contract plan (rather than purchase).. The main difference between PCP and HP finance is how the monthly payments are structured.
Used car warranty – the law and your rights | The Car Expert
Jan 10, 2021 · Approved used car warranty. Main dealers of big brands will also usually have an “approved used car warranty” of some sort, usually for 12 months.
Who makes the most reliable engines? - The Car Expert
Mar 24, 2014 · “If only everything in life was as reliable as Volkswagen” posited the famous 1987 advert for the Volkswagen Golf. Similarly, Audi declares: “Vorsprung durch Technik.”Loosely translated, this means “advancement through technology” and both of these slogans are designed to instil a feeling of confidence in each company’s engineering prowess.