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Buying a car Buying cheap cars online

• Which? Car trawled the car market for 14 popular new models to see who would offer the best discounts
• Our investigation revealed that 12 out of 14 new cars can be bought for less online
• Buy your next car online and you'll also have added legal protection

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1. Buying cheap online cars

   As more people use the internet for bigger purchases, Which? Car investigates whether it's the place to find the best car discounts.

2. Best deals on 14 popular cars

   Which? Car compares the best internet prices with the discounts quoted by at least three main dealers, for 14 cars.

3. Your rights when buying cars online

   Which? Legal Service expert Peter McCarthy asks if it is safer to buy online and explains the Distance Selling Regulations.

4. Buying cars online survey

   Which? members have their say about buying cars online – the pros, the cons and the future trends.

5. Buying online: insider views

   We spoke to a range of industry insiders to find out how big the trend for buying cheap cars online has really become.

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