Opinion

Do easily repairable cars make better buys?

Does the ease with which a car can be fixed sway your buying decision? Potentially, it should

Do easily repairable cars make better buys?
Opinion

Value brands are the new used

Does buying new instead of used ever make sense? It can do with value brands

Value brands are the new used
James still loves Volkswagens despite the emissions scandal
Opinion

Opinion - thinking about buying a VW diesel? Carry on regardless

It will be a long road, but Volkswagen will pull through this crisis, and its cars will still be worth considering after the dust settles

Opinion - thinking about buying a VW diesel? Carry on regardless
Opinion

Why the MOT test is still so important

MOT tests are important, and James Ruppert believes a new car should still be tested on its third birthday

Why the MOT test is still so important
Main dealer
Buying at a main dealer gets you a cast-iron guarantee
News

Autocar's guide to buying a used car

Want to buy a previously owned car but don’t know where to begin? Our svengali of the secondhand, James Ruppert, guides you through the used car jungle

Autocar's guide to buying a used car
Opinion

Clamping down on tax evaders

The number of untaxed cars being clamped by the DVLA is on the rise

Clamping down on tax evaders
News

How to buy the best Aston Martin DB9 - used car buying guide

A used Aston DB9 can be a joy - if you choose wisely. Here are some top tips to help the buying process

How to buy the best Aston Martin DB9 - used car buying guide
Opinion

Be fashionable and buy a banger

After years of extolling the virtues of buying cheap used cars, I've found it’s suddenly become fashionable

Be fashionable and buy a banger
Opinion

Why a rusty reputation should make you think twice when buying used

Rust may not be the car killer it once was but, says James Ruppert, don’t think it’s a thing of the past

Why a rusty reputation should make you think twice when buying used
Opinion

Bag a plush French barge for a bargain price

No one does big, plush barges like the French. Here are some of the less risky options

Bag a plush French barge for a bargain price
Opinion

It's time to stock up on the cars we love

The Budget moved the road tax goalposts. Here are some cars to enjoy while we still can

It's time to stock up on the cars we love

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