Car Reviews

Complete guide to the new 'showroom tax'
From April 1, 2010 new car buyers are set to be hit by increased costs with the introduction of a one-off first year 'showroom tax'.

Buy Steven Gerrard's unique Range Rover
A souped-up Range Rover Sport previously owned by Liverpool and England star Steven Gerrard is for sale on Auto Trader.

Full gallery: the fastest modified cars
This bad boy is called the Brabus E V12 Coupe, and it's got 800 horsepower. And a top speed of 230mph.

How to sell your car
Whether you're buying a new car or just selling your current one, you’ll want to get as much money as possible for it.

Compare over 300 insurance prices
Compare over 300 insurance prices

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Peugeot 5008 car review
Peugeot has historically been a big player in the MPV market, but its recent offerings have lacked something.

Volkswagen Caravelle 4motion car review
There are over 460 variations of the Volkswagen T5, the best known being the Transporter van, the Caravelle people carrier and the latter-day VW camper, the California.

Used car values rise four months in a row
Used car prices have risen for the fourth month in a row – at a time of year when they usually fall.

One in three under-25s admit to drink-driving
A new poll showed 37 per cent of young drivers have driven under the influence of alcohol.

Scrappage scheme slows fall in car sales
The scrappage scheme has made a “positive impact” on the new car industry after slowing the decline in new car sales.

Vauxhall buyout will get government support
Britain's car manufacturers and its unions are no longer the problem, but the solution, business secretary Lord Mandelson said today.

Depreciation-busting sports cars
Buy a car which retains its value and you’ll save money when it’s time to sell. We round up six of the most affordable depreciation-beating sports cars.

Text message scam advice
Auto Trader is warning customers to be aware of a new text message scam. Find out what the bogus message is and how to avoid it.

Virtual vehicle scams
We reveal the potential pitfalls of money transfer services and virtual vehicle scams. Find out how to stay safe when paying for a car.

Attack of the clones: staying safe
With money tighter than ever, it’s important to make sure you buy a used car safely. Find out what a clone is, why to avoid them and how to spot one.

How to avoid car jacking: The complete guide
Half a million vehicles are stolen in the UK every year. We reveal five common car thefts and show you how to avoid them.

Car scams
YOU could lose thousands of pounds from a single scam email. Don’t fall victim of fraud – read our round up of the most dangerous emails and scams now.

Toyota Urban Cruiser car review
The Urban Cruiser is Toyota’s distinctive new model which is part soft-roader and part compact MPV, entering a growing niche featuring the Citroen C3 Picasso and Kia Soul.

Iconic TT gets RS power
It’s taken since 1995 for Audi to build a really hot, Porsche-rivalling TT Coupe and Roadster. Has it been worth the wait?