Car Buying Guides

Highlighting the best cars for a variety of purposes and lifestyles.

Searching for a car but not sure which is best for your lifestyle? Our cars section highlights the best cars for a variety of needs and purposes, helping you to narrow down your options when looking for a car.

There are various types of hybrid vehicles, discover some of the best new and used luxury and premium mild, full and plug-in hybrid cars.

We make a case for 10 Used Performance Cars we think could be ideal buys for 2024.

Discover a comparison between the BMW X1 and BMW X2 SUVs, and see which would be the better option for you.

We pitch Land Rover against Range Rover, but as you will find out, it is not as straight forward as some may think.

Discover a comparison between the entry-level BMW 1 Series and the textbook BMW 3 Series, to see which would be the better car for you.

Car interiors continue to push the design envelope; we take a look at our favourites from a number of different premium manufacturers.

High performance and decent economy. Fast diesel cars prove you can have the best of both worlds, find out about our favourites here.

We pitch the legendary BMW 3 Series against its more compact 2 Series sibling to showcase their differences and similarities.

Find out what are the best fast used estate cars. Choose high performance without compromising practicality.

Discover some rare and interesting modern Aston Martin models that have graced Stratstone Aston Martin showrooms in the past.

When you want to enjoy the journey as well as the destination, you turn your attention to a GT car. Here is five of the best available.

Discover our pick of the best new and used luxury executive cars from some of the world's most sought after manufacturers.

We list our top 8 favourite SUVs from a selection of small and luxurious examples from a number of different manufacturers.

Are you looking for a compact yet luxurious vehicle? We take a look at some of the most affordable small premium cars on the market.

Explore the differences and similarities between the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series, so you can find the best model for you.

With clever packaging and innovative design, your next premium or luxury car does not have to be huge to fit golf clubs in the boot.

The perfect track day car is blisteringly fast, dynamic to drive, and great fun, and we have highlighted ten of the best.

Looking for enhanced driving dynamics and greater control? We've highlighted five of the best Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC models currently available.

Looking for a BMW car with xDrive? We have highlighted our favourite BMW xDrive models and how they could be the right fit for you.

With superb off-roading, endless space, and excellent towing abilities, these cars make life in the countryside a breeze.

Discover our favourite new and used luxury cars which also happen to offer great fuel economy.

Discover our top picks of luxury and premium cars which command little or no road tax.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a striking luxury SUV, available with a range of specifications to choose from. We showcase our top five.

The process of customising Aston Martin Valkyrie is a unique experience that is worthy of such a hypercar. Here is the journey.

We take a look at some of our favourite luxury hybrid and electric cars, that are ideal for towing.

Blue Jaguar XE front quarter driving shot

Discover what each optional pack offers when configuring a new Jaguar XE.

Discover some of our favourite premium and luxury vehicles, which are available via the popular Motability scheme.

Explore the features and benefits found in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, which is a fully electric compact SUV from the Mercedes-EQ range.

Electric cars are fairly common in cities but there are plenty of models that are perfect for drivers living in rural areas, too.

Promising to deliver high performance, remarkable handling and enhanced efficiency; these are the best hybrid and electric sports cars.

Land Rover Discovery Sport, driving in shallow water

We explore the different Land Rover models so you can decide which one is best for you.

Not all first cars have to be comically bad. Premium cars are much more attainable these days, discover our top examples here.

A list of the best low benefit-in-kind tax company cars that are practical for everyday use, comfortable and enjoyable to drive.

MINI Electric, front quarter shot, parked in front of woodland

We highlight five of the best things you will love about the MINI Electric, a zero emissions version of the popular MINI Hatchback.

Discover our favourite British cars, with everything from sharp simplistic sports cars to sleek grand tourers and more.

Choosing a car colour can be tricky, especially on a new car where the options are so plentiful. Here are some things to consider.

What are the best luxury cars? Whether you are looking for an SUV, electric or sports car; there are may premium cars to choose from.

Personalisation has always been a key trait of the iconic MINI. Discover our helpful guide on the different packs available here.

Is the new Land Rover Defender as capable as its predecessor when it comes to off-roading? Find out how these two vehicles compare.

The Land Rover Defender has been reimagined for the 21st century and delivers an array of impressive features, here are our favourites.

The Evoque is an elegant SUV that is available in a variety of configurations. We showcase five examples created by our team.

There are so many different ways to build your perfect Land Rover Defender, here are our top 5 configurations for some inspiration.

A look through some of the fastest plug-in hybrid cars you can buy in the UK, from manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

Retracting the roof is guaranteed to enhance any driving experience. We present the best premium convertibles currently available.

As the world continues to adopt electric cars, we explore a range of choices for those who desire performance.

Effortlessly combining performance and lavish interiors, these are five of the best luxury sports cars currently available.

Forward-thinking and innovative in its design, the Jaguar I-PACE is packed with amazing features. Here are five of our favourites.

Automotive lifestyle vlogger Mr JWW explains how it is to buy a new Ferrari while he specs his new Ferrari 812 Superfast at Stratstone.

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