CarStore Guides and Advice

Discover the latest advice and guides from CarStore, all of which have been created by our team of in-house experts.

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Our in-house experts have created a number of guides, all of which have been created to help you with all aspects of car ownership. Whether you're looking for a car to buy, or you're looking to sell your existing one, our guides will give you advice that's easy to understand.

We've broken down our topics into three sections:

Buying guides
Selling guides
Ownership guides

Car Buying Guides

What cars should you be looking at, and which are the best for your needs? These guides are an excellent starting point.

Looking for a car that's great to own, but cheap to run? We've selected ten of the best cars with cheap insurance.

Looking for a decent car that's great to drive, but that's also cheap to run? Discover our favourite cars with cheap road tax.

Car Selling Guides

From understanding car valuations through to tips for getting more for your car, these guides will help you during the selling process.

Here's the low-down on how we go about valuing your car through our simple and easy to use online car valuation tool.

Learn more about car depreciation, what factors affect it and how you can maintain the value of your car.

Here are some of the things you can do to maximise the value of your car when you come to sell it.

Car Ownership Guides

Covering guidance for saving money, pet owners and everything in between, these pieces of advice should come in handy.

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Here are some tips for travelling with your cat in the car.

Close up of a black labrador in the back of a car

Here are some tips for getting your dog used to your car.

Small dog sitting in carry cage, which is in the back of a car

Here are some tips for travelling with your dog in the summer.

Learn how to safely travel with a dog in the car with this helpful guide.

We all want to get the most out of a tank of fuel, so we've highlighted five of the best techniques to save fuel and money.

Family parked next to beach, enjoying the sun

Learn how to keep your dog cool when travelling in the car.

White and black dog sitting in the backseat of a car

Learn how to safely travel with a dog in the car with this helpful guide.

Our Personal Advisors are here to help you

Choosing the right car for your needs can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't need to be.

If you haven't found the right car for you on our website, then please feel free to visit one of our CarStore Centres. A Personal Advisor will be more than happy to discuss your requirements and then make a recommendation that they think is right for you.

Alternatively, you can browse our used cars to see if there are any cars that you like the look of.