Car buying
Buying a car? Check out the latest Parkers expert advice to help with your car purchase.
Whether you can’t decide which car to buy, or where to buy it, we can guide you through the new car buying process.
We have lists of the best cars to buy today, advice on how to avoid car sales scams, and the latest news to keep you up-to-date with car industry changes.
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Hybrid v electric v petrol v diesel: which is best for me?Your method of propulsion is among the most important decisions to make when choosing your next car. Low emission zones, the 2035 petrol and diesel ban and of course, the... -
How to reduce your road taxAt a time when car running costs seem to be escalating ever higher, you may be looking around for ways of cutting down your outgoings. One way of doing that... -
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What is car depreciation and how to avoid itIt’s a fact of buying a new car that it loses value over time – a process known as depreciation. You lose 20% of its list price in VAT alone... -
Diesel v hybrid: Which is best for me?The technology used in hybrid cars has been around since 2000 in the UK, however you wouldn’t be alone if you’d never driven one. Although small sale volumes initially caused... -
Cazoo on The One Show: What we learnedFollowing concerns raised by BBC Watchdog on Wednesday evening (6 April 2022), many car drivers looking to buy a used car might be wondering whether they can confidently buy a... -
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Selling a car on eBayeBay has one of the largest audiences on the web, making it one of the best places to market your used car for sale. It’s also a user-friendly... -
Which Vauxhall Corsa is right for me?The new Vauxhall Corsa is quite unlike any of its predecessors – and we say that as a good thing. Over the years the Corsa has built up a reputation... -
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Ford axes Ka+; Fiesta gets new base modelFord is killing Ka+ and Ka+ Active sales in the UK in order to concentrate on more profitable cars. A Ford spokesperson told Parkers that while the Ka+ sales in... -
UK pricing for Tesla Model 3 slashedTesla has slashed the pricing of its new Model 3, despite only going on sale in May 2019. The entry level Model 3, the Standard Range Plus with a 254-mile range,... -
Is your new car safe? Thatcham rates keyless entry systemsIs your new car safe? Thatcham Research has issued ratings on 11 new cars for 2019 regarding their safety, and says that six of those are ‘poor’. The assessment looked at... -
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Importing a car - everything you need to knowSometimes, the domestic car market simply doesn’t offer what you want when you’re looking for a car to buy. Market homologation (the impact of rules and regulations) can be a cruel... -
Hyundai revamps its Click to Buy online car buying serviceHyundai’s pioneering Click to Buy car purchasing scheme is undergoing a major overhaul from April 2018. Unlike when the service first launched in 2016, customers will soon be able to... -
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Renault Zoe drops to less than £9,000Thanks to a number of price reductions since the final quarter of 2017, the Renault Zoe is now available for the eye-poppingly low price of £8,902 through lease and deal... -
SEAT Store arrives in London shopping centreSEAT has added to its Essex Intu Lakeside Store with another retail-style outlet in the Westfield Shopping Centre. Like its Essex counterpart, the London store will allow customers to test... -
14 great cars for transporting twins and a toddlerBuying a new car is often top of the list of things to do before a new baby arrives. If you already have a toddler and you’re expecting twins, the subject... -
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Which Audi A3 should you buy?The Audi A3 is a desirable alternative to the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volvo V40. It’s got a great image and an even better interior to woo buyers... -
6 things that can void your car warrantyBuying a new car is exciting and knowing that it’s covered by a manufacturer warranty if something should go wrong offers great peace of mind. But there are exclusions and... -
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How much does a car really cost to run?When you’re lured into car showrooms by attractive prices, it’s easy to be swept up by the moment and overlook other key cost considerations. But how much does it really cost... -
BMW 1 Series: Which version is best?The BMW 1 Series is a very popular car in the UK, whether it’s a private car or a company car. In fact, almost two million BMW 1 Series models... -
When’s the best time to buy a car?No matter the size, model or price, buying a new car takes some significant decision making. To ensure you come away with the best deal on the car you want,... -
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Diesel v hybrid: Which is best for me?The technology used in hybrid cars has been around since 2000 in the UK, however you wouldn’t be alone if you’d never driven one. Although small sale volumes initially caused...
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Fiat 500 - which version should you buy?Since its launch in 2008, the Fiat 500 has become one of the most popular choices in the hotly contested city car class. Rivals such as the Mini, Ford Ka and Toyota Aygo offer... -
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Hybrid v electric v petrol v diesel: which is best for me?Your method of propulsion is among the most important decisions to make when choosing your next car. Low emission zones, the 2035 petrol and diesel ban and of course, the...
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Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class should you buy?The Mercedes-Benz A-Class used to be a high-roofed quasi people-carrier, but nowadays it’s a hatchback with plenty of built-in practicality and slinkier looks than before. There are three diesels, four petrols, five... -
Which Toyota Aygo should you buy?The second-generation Toyota Aygo was launched back in 2014 and the range has swollen since then with a number of options and special editions in an attempt to reach out... -
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14 great cars for transporting twins and a toddlerBuying a new car is often top of the list of things to do before a new baby arrives. If you already have a toddler and you’re expecting twins, the subject...
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Volkswagen Scirocco – which version should you buy?The Volkswagen Scirocco is a coupe version of the ubiquitous Golf hatchback. It is only available as a three-door, and has less space in the boot and back seats. As... -
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Selling a car on eBayeBay has one of the largest audiences on the web, making it one of the best places to market your used car for sale. It’s also a user-friendly...
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Vauxhall Mokka: which version should you buy?The Vauxhall Mokka is an incredibly popular car, with over half a million units sold in Europe since its launch in 2012. It hit the market at just the right time,... -
BMW 1 Series: Which version is best?The BMW 1 Series is a very popular car in the UK, whether it’s a private car or a company car. In fact, almost two million BMW 1 Series models...
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Which Audi A3 should you buy?The Audi A3 is a desirable alternative to the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volvo V40. It’s got a great image and an even better interior to woo buyers...
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Volkswagen Polo: Which trim should you buy?Since going on sale back in 2009, the Volkswagen Polo has had a number of revisions and changes to its line-up plus a grand total of 12 trims introduced in... -
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Honda Civic: which version is best?You want a Honda Civic but don’t know where to start – fear not, because Parkers is here to help point you in the right direction. As well as highlighting what... -
How to reduce your road taxAt a time when car running costs seem to be escalating ever higher, you may be looking around for ways of cutting down your outgoings. One way of doing that...
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Which Renault Clio should you buy?The Renault Clio has always been one of the more stylish superminis on sale, and the latest version is one of the best yet. Renault has just revealed an updated version... -
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Which Hyundai i10 should you buy?The Hyundai i10 has been a genuine competitor in the city car sector since the original launched back in 2008, with the firm injecting a more premium feel with this... -
Essential Range Rover Evoque buyer’s guideThe Range Rover Evoque is certainly not the first stylish Land Rover car but it was still a bit of game changer when it came along in 2011. Combining the deeply... -
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Toyota Yaris: which version should you buy?If you’re in the market for a small hatchback, the list of possibilities are endless. With the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa taking the lion’s share of sales, the Toyota Yaris can have... -
Which Vauxhall Corsa is right for me?The new Vauxhall Corsa is quite unlike any of its predecessors – and we say that as a good thing. Over the years the Corsa has built up a reputation...
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Nissan Micra: which version is best?There’s not an enormous amount of variation in the Nissan Micra line-up, but it can still be a hard task working out which engine and trim is best for you. We’ve... -
Buying a new car? Need more help?
Buying a car is one of the most complex purchases most people do. After buying a house, it's likely the second biggest expense. It's no wonder people feel worried.
That's where Parkers comes in. We're here to provide impartial, expert new car buying help - with everything from explainers to advice articles and videos, all written in plain, jargon-free English.
Showroom advice: how to buy a new car safely
If you're looking for the best way to buy a car, remember to check out these sections if you need more help:
- Car finance help
- Parkers Picks: the best cars on sale today
- Browse cars for sale
- How much is my car worth?
Looking for the best car deals? Whether you want to browse our lists of the best cars on sale today, or have a look at our used cars for sale section, we have loads of advice and pointers on new car buying.
The best way to finance a car
If you're thinking about buying a new car on finance, before you head to the dealership read through our finance advice and watch our finance videos. We can help you understand the difference between PCP, HP, and PCH.