The best automatic cars to buy 2021
Who buys an automatic car? Back in the old days you’d probably have said they were reserved for luxury models, old people and those unable to operate a manual gearbox,...
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!
Who buys an automatic car? Back in the old days you’d probably have said they were reserved for luxury models, old people and those unable to operate a manual gearbox,...
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...
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...
Veganism is on the rise. According to the one study from Finder, more than seven million people in the UK would class themselves as vegans - a 40% increase from...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Check out these sections if you need more help finding the perfect new car to buy today: