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Vehicle excise duty: Car tax rates from 1 April 2026 onwards
Find out how VED tax bands work and how much tax you’ll pay for a new or used car in 2026.
Advice2 months ago
What paperwork do I need to buy a car in the UK? (2026 update)
There's very little paperwork needed to buy a used car. Everything you do need is included in our checklist of all the documents you need to buy a...
Advice2 months ago
What is luxury car tax?
In this complete guide to luxury car tax, we explain how the £40k threshold for car prices works, as well as the new £50k limit being introduced for...
Advice3 months ago
The technology making the roads safer
Car manufacturers are increasingly developing technologies to help prevent accidents, not just with other vehicles, but with pedestrians, cyclists...
Feature7 months ago
Best MPVs 2025
SUVs may be more fashionable but nothing beats an MPV for practical family transport – here are our favourites of those on sale now
Best of1 year ago
The cheapest cars you can buy new 2025
Want a new car, but don’t want to spend too much money? These are the cars you should be looking at.
Best of1 year ago
Nissan Qashqai Colour Guide: Which colour is best for you?
The recently refreshed Nissan Qashqai is now available in 8 different colour options – not sure which one you’d prefer? Check out our guide.
Guide1 year ago
Dacia Spring colours UK
The all-new Dacia Spring comes in six different colours. With each colour bringing something different to the table, we breakdown pros and cons of...
Guide1 year ago
Ford Focus Colours UK
The familiar Ford Focus is now available in 9 different colour options – not sure which one you’d prefer? Check out our guide.
Guide1 year ago
Tesla Model 3 colours: Which options are worth it?
Tesla Model 3 is a popular electric car that comes in six different colour options. Find the colour you’d love to drive your Tesla in, in this guide.
Guide1 year ago
8 questions to ask before buying an electric car
Let's bust some common myths with 8 key questions you probably have if you're thinking about buying an electric car
Feature1 year ago
These are the best seven-seater cars in 2025
There are plenty of great seven-seat cars offering space, practicality and comfort. Here are our favourites for 2025
Best of2 years ago
Kia Sportage colours: Which options are worth it?
The latest Kia Sportage is available in eleven different colour options depending on which trim you decide to buy. Find the colour you’d love for...
Guide2 years ago
Tesla Model Y colours: Which options are worth it?
Tesla Model Y is available in five colours, but which one is worth splashing out on? Here we show you how the colours look on a Tesla Model Y to...
Guide2 years ago
How To Get The Right Price For Your Part-Exchange
We know how much your car is really worth. Get an accurate valuation before part-exchanging your car, then follow our tips for an easy trade-in.
Advice2 years ago
Try, Buy, Dream - August 2023
Each month, we pick the very best cars out there to try, buy or dream about.
Feature2 years ago
Best cars for dogs 2025
Our pets are an integral part of our family, and the best cars for dogs can make life easier for both you and your furry friend. Check out these...
Best of3 years ago
Black Friday 2025: Great car deals every day
Whether it’s Black Friday, Christmas or Boxing Day, we’ve got great leasing deals all year round on Autotrader. So this Black Friday, nothing changes.
Best of3 years ago
Cost of living: where to save money on your car
Tips to manage your budget when buying a new car, and keep the costs down at the pumps or charging stations.
Feature4 years ago
Living with a used electric car
Are used electric cars worth buying? Here’s how much they cost, how far they can travel, and what it’s like to live with the cheapest used EV on...
Feature4 years ago

Buying a new car

Vehicle excise duty: Car tax rates from 1 April 2026 onwards

What paperwork do I need to buy a car in the UK? (2026 update)

What is luxury car tax?

The technology making the roads safer

Best MPVs 2025

The cheapest cars you can buy new 2025

Nissan Qashqai Colour Guide: Which colour is best for you?

Dacia Spring colours UK

Ford Focus Colours UK

Tesla Model 3 colours: Which options are worth it?

8 questions to ask before buying an electric car

These are the best seven-seater cars in 2025

Kia Sportage colours: Which options are worth it?

Tesla Model Y colours: Which options are worth it?

How To Get The Right Price For Your Part-Exchange

Try, Buy, Dream - August 2023

Best cars for dogs 2025

Black Friday 2025: Great car deals every day

Cost of living: where to save money on your car

Living with a used electric car

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