The Car Expert https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ Independent, impartial advice Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:45:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-The-Car-Expert-Square-2018-32x32.png The Car Expert https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ 32 32 32863076 Driving in Italy: what UK drivers need to know https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/driving-in-italy-what-are-the-rules/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/driving-in-italy-what-are-the-rules/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:38:04 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=265572 Driving in Italy from the UK or hiring a car there? Check documents, speed limits, tolls, ZTL city zones, winter equipment and rental-car rules before you go.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/driving-in-italy-what-are-the-rules/feed/ 0 265572 Lepas L8 review – first UK drive https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/lepas-l8-phev-review-first-uk-drive-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/lepas-l8-phev-review-first-uk-drive-2026/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:57:41 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302272 The Lepas L8 offers lots of space, strong equipment and smooth plug-in hybrid driving, but some rough edges remain.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/lepas-l8-phev-review-first-uk-drive-2026/feed/ 0 302272 Pricing announced for seven-seat BYD Ti7 SUV https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-seven-seat-byd-ti7-suv/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-seven-seat-byd-ti7-suv/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:56:27 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302370 BYD has confirmed its UK price list for the new Ti7, with showroom examples scheduled to arrive this November.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-seven-seat-byd-ti7-suv/feed/ 0 302370 Volkswagen T-Roc https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-t-roc-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-t-roc-2026/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:20:12 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302339 The Volkswagen T-Roc is a spacious compact crossover with a polished interior, but several similarly-sized rivals offer more value-for-money.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-t-roc-2026/feed/ 0 302339 Car clubs in the UK: what are your options now? https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/car-clubs-in-the-uk-what-are-your-options-now/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/car-clubs-in-the-uk-what-are-your-options-now/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:04:46 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302183 Car clubs can still work for occasional drivers, but availability is patchier after Zipcar’s UK closure. Here’s how the main options compare.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/car-clubs-in-the-uk-what-are-your-options-now/feed/ 0 302183 Mazda 6e https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mazda-6e-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mazda-6e-2025/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=293233 The Mazda 6e is a spacious and stylish electric saloon that lacks the user-friendliness we have come to expect from Mazda models.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mazda-6e-2025/feed/ 0 293233 Vauxhall Mokka GSE review – first UK drive https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-first-uk-drive-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-first-uk-drive-2026/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:18:49 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302057 The Vauxhall Mokka GSE boasts significant upgrades over the standard Mokka, but retains everyday usability in a good value package.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-first-uk-drive-2026/feed/ 0 302057 Volkswagen ID. Polo https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-id-polo/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-id-polo/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:36:38 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302301 The Volkswagen ID. Polo is an electric supermini with class-leading interior space, which is now available to order.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-id-polo/feed/ 0 302301 Suzuki Vitara and S-Cross SUVs gain Kuro special edition models https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/suzuki-vitara-and-s-cross-suvs-gain-kuro-special-edition-models/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/suzuki-vitara-and-s-cross-suvs-gain-kuro-special-edition-models/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302375 Suzuki has introduced new 'Kuro' special editions for the Vitara Hybrid and S-Cross Hybrid, introducing several cosmetic tweaks.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/suzuki-vitara-and-s-cross-suvs-gain-kuro-special-edition-models/feed/ 0 302375 Volvo XC60 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volvo-xc60-2017/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volvo-xc60-2017/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=172132 Praised for its safety standards and comfort, the long-standing Volvo XC60 has won many awards since its arrival, including 2018 World Car of the Year.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volvo-xc60-2017/feed/ 0 172132 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S bows out with Final Edition https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mercedes-amg-a-45-s-bows-out-with-final-edition/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mercedes-amg-a-45-s-bows-out-with-final-edition/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:53:54 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302389 Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a limited-run version of its flagship A 45 S hot hatch that marks the end of the current model's production.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mercedes-amg-a-45-s-bows-out-with-final-edition/feed/ 0 302389 All-new Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed with electric and petrol power https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/all-new-mercedes-benz-gla-revealed-with-electric-and-petrol-power/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/all-new-mercedes-benz-gla-revealed-with-electric-and-petrol-power/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:16:16 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302226 Mercedes-Benz has revealed the all-new GLA, with electric versions launching first and petrol models due to follow in early 2027.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/all-new-mercedes-benz-gla-revealed-with-electric-and-petrol-power/feed/ 0 302226 Pricing announced for Denza BAO 5 SUV https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-denza-bao-5-suv/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-denza-bao-5-suv/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302222 Denza has announced UK pricing and specifications for the BAO 5, the first SUV from the BYD-owned premium brand, which is now available to order.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-denza-bao-5-suv/feed/ 0 302222 Flagship seven-seat Audi Q9 SUV unveiled https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/flagship-seven-seat-audi-q9-suv-unveiled/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/flagship-seven-seat-audi-q9-suv-unveiled/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:24:07 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302248 Audi has revealed the new Q9, the largest SUV it has ever built and a new flagship for the brand's UK range.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/flagship-seven-seat-audi-q9-suv-unveiled/feed/ 0 302248 Volkswagen Golf GTI review – first UK drive https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-gti-review-first-drive-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-gti-review-first-drive-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:23:12 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302170 The Volkswagen Golf GTI remains a polished and enjoyable hot hatch, even if some controls still frustrate.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-gti-review-first-drive-2026/feed/ 0 302170 Denza BAO 5 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/denza-bao-5-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/denza-bao-5-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:37:48 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302310 The Denza BAO 5 is an upmarket plug-in hybrid off-roading SUV with serious pace, a long standard equipment list and an attractive price tag.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/denza-bao-5-2026/feed/ 0 302310 Vauxhall Mokka range gains new lead-in ‘YES’ trim https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-mokka-range-gains-new-lead-in-yes-trim/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-mokka-range-gains-new-lead-in-yes-trim/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302285 Vauxhall has added a new 'YES' trim to the Mokka range, replacing the outgoing 'Griffin' as the entry-level model.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-mokka-range-gains-new-lead-in-yes-trim/feed/ 0 302285 Everything you need to know about Land Rover https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-land-rover/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-land-rover/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=277455 Land Rover – the original British 4x4 and for many the only 4x4. Read on for the complete story of one of the UK’s best-known brands.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-land-rover/feed/ 0 277455 Pricing announced for upmarket Denza Z9 GT estate https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-upmarket-denza-z9-gt-estate/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-upmarket-denza-z9-gt-estate/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302206 Denza has confirmed UK pricing for its first model, the Z9 GT, which is now available to order with a powerful all-electric powertrain.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-upmarket-denza-z9-gt-estate/feed/ 0 302206 Volkswagen ID. Polo soon available to order https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-id-polo-soon-available-to-order/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-id-polo-soon-available-to-order/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=302167 Volkswagen has confirmed that its new ID. Polo electric supermini will be available to order in the UK from 30th July.

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