You don’t wanna buy a dodgy motor – damaged, stolen or a rust bucket. You can buy a second-hand motor from a car dealer, a private seller, at an auction or even online. If you buy from a dealer, by law you can expect some sort of guarantee. If it’s a private sale, you’ve got […]

So you’ve got the budget to buy new wheels. But what motor’s best for you and how do you get it at the best price? “I’ve always liked cars. I’ve bought a couple of expensive ones in my time,” says England rugby star Mark Cueto. “I bought an Audi TT sports car, which I had […]

Used cars can be a great purchase as long as you’re prepared for a few breakdowns and you know how to steer clear of skanky bangers. “If you have your heart set on a car, get it checked out by a proper mechanic,” says BBC sports presenter Manish Bhasin. “If it’s a bargain there is […]

Unaffordable? A rip off? You might be surprised by the deals you get if you buy fresh off the car production line. “In the mid-Nineties I bought a new racing-blue BMW 3 Series soft top for £28,000. I drove away from the showroom feeling absolutely fantastic,” says Match Of The Day pundit Mark Lawrenson. “I […]

Your first car is a massive purchase – probably your biggest so far. First up you need to decide between new and used, which isn’t just about how much you’re willing to spend. “My first car was a [Ford] Fiesta 1.3 Freestyle. It was like the beast of all cars,” says Manchester United and England […]

It’s a scary thought, but an estimated 36 per cent of all the tyres on the UK’s roads are dangerously underinflated. And when you consider that incorrectly inflated, bald or damaged tyres can lead to crashes and cost owners a fortune in wasted fuel, you realise just how important it is to keep your tyres […]