Latest buying advice from Carsnip

• 7 years ago

  What are the most reliable used cars?

  When buying a used car, reliability is going to be a key concern. We let you know the top five reliable used cars to keep an eye out for.

• 8 years ago

  Winter Tyres – Any good in the town or only the shires?

  Unlike Scandinavia, there is no obligation on British motorists to fit winter tyres, and unsurprisingly, every year chaos ensues on the roads with the first dusting of snow. It's understandable we're not as used to the adverse driving conditions but there's no excuse for not being prepared. Winter tyres can seem like an expensive outlay for something you may not need during a mild winter. But if you're reliant on the car for getting to the shops or work, they can be a necessity.

• 8 years ago

  Cars for Christmas Elves

  A workshop at the North Pole that can make presents for the worlds children, it must be a monumental logistics nightmare. How do elves move themselves and the presents, round this city sized plant? No elf wants to toil in a workshop full of exhaust fumes, elves need a small, green, zero-emissions car to get round.

• 8 years ago

  Winter Driving – Car Kit Essentials

  Driving in winter presents the hazards of snow and ice, which can catch out even the most experienced drivers. Having breakdown cover alone isn't enough and motorists should keep extra kit in their car for the season.

• 8 years ago

  5 Fun & Fast Coupes

  For a car that's entertaining to drive and aesthetically pleasing, then a sports coupe is a good place to start looking. They may sacrifice some practicality for performance and looks, but they more than make up for this in smiles per gallon.

• 8 years ago

  How to diagnose a check engine light

  An engine warning light is always cause for concern, but if you could determine the problem instantly at the side of the road, wouldn't that alleviate some of the worry? Modern cars are much better at telling us what's wrong with them. Thanks to standardisation of engine management protocols and the connection, one device is now able to read almost all makes and models.

• 8 years ago

  Top 5 Performance Estate Cars

  With fancy names for estate, such as Avant, Touring, and Sportbrake, these ballistic wagons have been redefining what a sports car can be for over 20 years. Audi's RS2, which first appeared in 1994, was the range-topping performance model. Only available as an estate, a tradition Audi would retain until 2002, when the RS6 was also offered as a saloon.

• 8 years ago

  Top 5 First Cars

  Buying a first car is tough. After the expense of passing your test you're then presented with the astronomical challenge of financing your first wheels. Insurance can cost you more than the car for the first few years of motoring. Consequently, used small cars with low insurance groups are always in demand, so their prices, compared to a larger better equipped car, can be comparatively high.

• 8 years ago

  The Fantastic 4×4 – Bargain all-wheel drive vehicles

  All-wheel drive vehicles are usually more expensive to buy and run than your average family hatchback. However, these soft-roaders deliver economical running coupled with light rough terrain capability. If you need to negotiate the occasional muddy track or snowy road but don't want sky high running costs, then these are the vehicles for you.

• 8 years ago

  Top 5 Bargain Roadsters

  With winter just round the corner, open top motoring is the last thing on peoples minds, which is why it's the perfect time to find a bargain roadster for next summer. Demand for convertibles falls during the winter months and dealers keen to free up space may be inclined to offer larger discounts.