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If you can’t afford to buy your new car outright a car finance agreement will loan you the money to buy the car allowing you to pay it back through a deposit and a series of monthly instalments. You might sign on the dotted line with every…

Drivers face tougher rules on mobile phone use in their cars, as well as bigger fines for breaking those rules, thanks to new laws coming into effect from March 25 2022.It’s been illegal to make calls or communicate on a mobile phone while…

Guarantor car finance could be an option if you have a poor credit score or a limited credit history. If this is the case you might well struggle to be approved for traditional car finance deals. Using a guarantor is a solution to this…

Wanting to buy your loved one a gift for Easter, or overdue a self-bought treat? We've rounded up a great mix of options to suit all desires and budgets. Our options cover car preparation, in-car technology, lifestyle and even Easter…

If you’re watching the pennies or looking for a way to reduce your monthly outgoings you might be looking at your car finance deal and wishing it away. Car finance agreements, be they Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), Hire Purchase (HP) or…

Car finance isn’t the most thrilling part of the car buying process, but it’s an essential one for many buyers. To help you save time and money, Auto Express has partnered with the car finance experts at Motiv to bring you our used car…

It’s been a challenge to travel over the last couple of years with quickly-changing restrictions leading to a lot of uncertainty. One kind of getaway that has remained popular in that time, though, is the camping holiday.Figures from the…

Big or small, cheap or luxurious, fast or frugal. When it comes to choosing a new car, we’ve never had it so good. There’s an unprecedented range of bodystyles and drivetrains available from an ever-growing number of brands. And due to the…

Cash is king, so they say, but in the world of car finance, the king is dead. More drivers than ever are looking to the ‘monthlies’ instead, reflecting how we pay for many big-ticket items. A remarkable 93 per cent of new cars – and a…

When the time comes to sell your car you have various options. In the past, most car sellers would either opt for a private sale, possibly by listing it on a car sales website, or part-exchange the car with the same dealer they’re buying…

It’s completely understandable that if you don’t exactly have the most favourable credit score right now, you might be wondering whether it’s even a wise decision for you to take the ‘risk’ that applying for car finance might represent.…

When you’re searching for your next car, there are few things more frustrating than a terrible classified ad. So if you want to attract the most potential buyers, it makes sense to get your ad just right. Follow our tips to crafting the…

Due to a change in the law in 2018, learner drivers are now permitted to drive on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales. This change was brought in to allow learner drivers to legally boost their experience and understanding of how to…

Even if car owners take great care to maintain their vehicles, those vehicles will eventually succumb to wear and tear. Also, compared to other high-priced items, vehicles lose value the fastest. That's why they might be tough to get rid of…

The UK van market is a prime category for the switch to electric vehicles. As businesses look to save on fuel costs and cut their carbon footprint, and with increasing emission restrictions such as the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ),…