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The Car Expert provides award-winning, impartial advice on every aspect of buying or owning a car in 2024, plus unique Expert Ratings for every new car – and was officially recognised as the UK's best automotive website in 2022.
Best medium SUVs - The Car Expert
Lexus NX (2014 to 2021) Expert Rating: D. The NX received mixed reviews with scores rating from poor to very good. Overall, it ranked it in the bottom half of the medium SUV field.
Who makes the most reliable engines? - The Car Expert
Mar 24, 2014 · “If only everything in life was as reliable as Volkswagen” posited the famous 1987 advert for the Volkswagen Golf. Similarly, Audi declares: “Vorsprung durch Technik.”Loosely translated, this means “advancement through technology” and both of these slogans are designed to instil a feeling of confidence in each company’s engineering prowess.
The UK’s best car breakdown providers 2024 | The Car Expert
Apr 12, 2024 · The top range Five Star (£72.80) is fully comprehensive breakdown cover and includes roadside assistance and nationwide recovery in the UK and Europe, with home assist, alternative travel, emergency accommodation, and even …
Used car warranty – the law and your rights | The Car Expert
Jan 10, 2021 · It does not matter whether a used car is priced at £500, £50,000 or £500,000; if you are private individual buying a car from a trader then you are covered by the Consumer Rights Act. These rights also cannot be waived in return for a discount or any other offer. Although there is no specific legal description, a faulty used car is generally ...
Rejecting a car - your consumer rights - The Car Expert
Jan 24, 2023 · The Consumer Rights Act. Since October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 has been the legislation that covers consumer retail sales in the UK. It replaced the old Sale of Goods Act that dates back to the 1970s. The Act does cover new and used cars bought from a trader for consumer (private) use. A trader can be either …
The UK’s best used car warranty providers
May 22, 2024 · The AA is best known as a roadside assistance company so it’s no surprise that 12 months basic breakdown cover is one of the standard features of its used car warranty. With cover provided by Warranty Management Service Ltd, the AA has ten years of experience in this particular field of vehicle insurance.
Best medium SUVs of 2022 - The Car Expert
Dec 13, 2022 · If a car scores three stars or less, we can’t in good conscience give it an award for being best in class. If a new model has not been tested by Euro NCAP by 1 December 2022, it will not be eligible but we will consider it next year if it has been tested. The Nissan Ariya is The Car Expert's Best Medium SUV of 2022, joining a sector dominated ...
The best new petrol SUVs for every budget | The Car Expert
Oct 2, 2021 · If you’d prefer something a bit larger for your budget, there are plenty of petrol SUVs at this price point that score well in our Expert Rating index. The Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Cupra Formentor and Peugeot 3008 all share an Expert Rating score of 75%, so are well worth a look. Volvo XC40 (2018 onwards) – Expert Rating.
How often should you replace your car battery? | The Car Expert
Sep 25, 2019 · Whether your car works as new or its lights and other electronic devices are starting to show signs of age, there is no bad time to check your battery’s condition. Changing your battery every 2-3 years will keep it running at its best and help you avoid embarrassing roadside or car park breakdowns.