Car buying

How to receive payment securely when selling a used car

Whether a payment is made by cash, cheque, banker's draft or online transfer, we explain how to protect yourself when selling a used car.

Revealed: The best times to buy or sell a car

There are good and bad times to buy or sell a car. Follow this advice and you could end up with more money in your pocket.

Cost of living delays one in five car purchases

Research by eBay finds that 70 percent of UK car purchases in 2022 are affected by the rising cost of living.

Which car makers let you buy online?

Many car manufacturers have embraced the digital age by launching online car buying services. Here's a list of brands and what they offer.

Cazoo, Cinch and BuyaCar: Your guide to online car buying websites

Online car buying websites have grown in popularity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We explain the various options.

‘Ruthless’ criminals using fake online ads to target car buyers

Car buyers in the North West of England are being targeted by ‘ruthless and devious’ criminals using fake online car adverts.

Buying a car on PCP? Avoid ‘rip-off’ optional extras

Motorists are advised to avoid expensive optional extras when buying a car on a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) contract to avoid 'rip-off' price hikes.