The best small automatic cars in 2021
The UK has a love affair with the small car and with the manual gearbox, but there’s no reason why the two must be irrevocably linked. While we love our...
Best cars
Looking for a new or approved used car to buy, but not sure which is the best? From sports cars to first cars, we bring you our expert opinion-curated collections of the best cars you should consider today.
Browse our lists by budget, car type and lifestyle to find the best match for your needs. We also have lists of the best cars for towing or driving in snow, as well as the best SUVs and saloons too. Find your next new car with confidence!
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The best hatchbacks to buy in 2021
Compact five-door hatchbacks are some of the most versatile and talented cars on sale, suiting a wide range of people from first-time buyers to families and business use. But the...
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The best small cars to buy in 2021
Once upon a time, opting for a small car would mean sacrificing performance and luxury in favour of cheap plastics and wheezy engines. Not any more. Modern compact cars are...
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The best hybrid cars for 2021 in the UK
Hybrid cars are big business for car manufacturers and are becoming more and more popular with buyers each month. Many see them as the ideal alternative to a diesel car,...
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Best small premium hatchbacks 2021
In the market for a small premium hatchback? While in some respects we think it’s short-sighted to dismiss the mainstream these days... There are so many good cars out there, if...
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The best towing cars 2021
What better way to explore Britain’s rich historical sites and beautiful countryside than to go away for the weekend with your caravan in tow? Today’s generation of larger four- and six-berth...
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The best MPVs for 2021
The MPV rose to popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, and growing families couldn't get enough of them. Leaping out of their family saloons and into these multi-purpose vehicles (or...
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Best family cars 2021
Having a family – especially a growing one – means your choice of car is an incredibly important decision to make. Not only is it a big investment, but it...
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The best coupes for 2021
It’s time to start shopping for a new car, but this time around you really want to make a four-wheeled statement. You want something that shouts ‘you’. You don't have...
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The best seven-seaters for 2021
If your family has grown and you have two or more children, you might find that a typical five-seater car simply doesn’t have enough room for all of your passengers...
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The best estate cars in 2021
It seems like nothing can stand in the way of the SUVs' popularity, but keen drivers, eco-minded motorists and indeed most of the Parkers team know that for space efficiency and...
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The best first cars for young drivers 2021
Learning to drive is still a rite of passage for young people in the UK, and buying your first car is the natural next step. Yet it can be a...
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The best cheap convertible cars 2021
What better way to enjoy a sunny day - in winter or summer - than in an open-top car? A convertible doesn’t have to be a financial burden though –...
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The best new cars coming in 2021
We’ll no doubt spend plenty of time looking back on 2020 – and it’ll certainly take some severely rose-tinted glasses to do so with any real fondness – and conclude...
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The most economical cars 2021
Among motoring enthusiasts, there's a heavily trodden and cringe-inducing cliche about cars. And that's that cars should be about smiles per gallon, rather than miles per gallon. Meanwhile, in the...
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The best small SUVs for 2021
Wanting a crossover doesn't have to mean buying a beast of a car that blocks sunlight from your lounge window. There are plenty of small SUVs and compact cars on...
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The best small 4x4s on sale 2021
There was a time when opting for a four-wheel drive vehicle meant heavy penalties in fuel economy, performance and drivability. But not any more – the latest crop of 4x4s...
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Best family cars 2021
Having a family – especially a growing one – means your choice of car is an incredibly important decision to make. Not only is it a big investment, but it...
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The best SUVs to buy in the UK 2021
Looking for a new SUV? You're not the only one. The car market is full of crossovers and 4x4s at the moment, so we understand why you're confused by all...
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The best new cars coming in 2021
We’ll no doubt spend plenty of time looking back on 2020 – and it’ll certainly take some severely rose-tinted glasses to do so with any real fondness – and conclude...
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The best hybrid cars for 2021 in the UK
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The best small cars to buy in 2021
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The best first cars for young drivers 2021
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The best towing cars 2021
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The best cheap fast cars
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The best cars for snow and winter driving
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The best hatchbacks to buy in 2021
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The best hardtop convertibles 2020
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Parkers is dedicated to helping you find the best cars at the best prices to suit all budgets. Our ongoing mission is to find you the best deals on new cars. We take a look at the best deals for buying a new car – either with cash or on monthly finance – in our constantly-updated Deal Watch article, plus many of our features include the latest lease deals for your favourite cars too. From superminis to supercars, we cover all mainstream corners of the car market, whether you want an Audi or a Volvo, or anything inbetween.
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