Buying articles

If you're in the market for a car, our handy buying articles can help you choose which is the best car for your budget, lifestyle and preferences.

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Arnold Clark Employee talking to customer

Top tips for test drives

12 December 2024
Documents being signed

Documents you need when purchasing a new car

6 December 2024
A young woman looking into a car with the drivers door open

A guide for first-time car buyers

16 September 2024
Electric cars plugged in

Best cheap electric cars of 2024

14 August 2024
A picture of a small hybrid car infront of a scenic background

Best small hybrid cars of 2024

25 July 2024
Black Mercedes-Benz EQC facing the front with headlights on and trees in the background

Best SUV cars of 2024

1 July 2024
A closeup of the MG4's automatic gear selector

Best automatic cars of 2024

7 June 2024
A closeup of a black Fiat 500's tyre

Best small cars of 2024

21 May 2024
A black Volvo with the boot open showing the rearmost seats with a castle on a hill and grass in the background

Best 7-seater cars of 2024

21 May 2024
A Porsche towing a caravan in motion on a road, blue skies are in the background

Best cars for towing caravans 2024

16 May 2024
A picture of a BYD Dolphin side on with the sea in the background

Best small electric cars of 2024

16 May 2024
A closeup of the inside of a Red Dacia Jogger's boots showing all 7-seats

Best cheap 7-seaters of 2024

15 May 2024
A close up of a red Clio from the back with 'P' pass plate on it

Best first cars for new drivers 2024

28 March 2024
Closeup of both manual and automatic gear sticks

Manual vs automatic - Our guide

28 March 2024
A close up of a digital instrument cluster behind a steering wheel in the cockpit of a car

What are the top 10 most fuel-efficient cars of 2024?

28 March 2024
Row of colourful cars lined up outside Arnold Clark branch

What is the most popular car colour in the UK?

28 March 2024