Buying a car Hot Car Deals
Which? Car trawls through the websites of online car retailers and brokers twice every week to bring you the best deals on new and used cars. Below we've rounded up some of the biggest discounts and savings we've found in the past few weeks.
To ensure you get the best possible deal, we've also included links to our in-depth car buying advice guides. Read these and our online car buying tips before signing on the dotted line.
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The BMW 5 Series is one of the world’s most popular luxury saloons. The current range is bigger and better-equipped than ever, with a range of very efficient diesels and lots of clever technology throughout.
Hot Car Deal - Toyota Avensis Tourer
The Toyota Avensis Tourer is easy to live with and easy to drive. Good safety equipment and a large boot make it a sensible family car - especially if you get a big discount.
The Fiat 500 has become the default choice of fashion-conscious city car drivers, bolstered by cheeky retro looks and a multitude of personalisation features.
The Nissan Qashqai is the car credited with popularising the 'crossover' trend. Originally launched in 2007, it's a different type of medium-sized family car: high-riding yet compact, with SUV-like styling and the option of four-wheel drive.
The Toyota Yaris has been a real favourite with owners since the launch of the original version in 1999. The latest, third-generation Yaris arrived in 2011, complete with a Hybrid option.
In the S-Max, Ford has set out to create a family MPV that owners will enjoy driving. We’ve found some great deals on this already competitively priced seven-seater, including over £4,000 off a diesel version.
Although still offering decent value for money, the Skoda Fabia's list prices are no longer in the bargain territory they once were. But we've found some very cheap deals that return the Fabia to its former status as a great value car.
The Peugeot 3008 is a rare example of a crossover car that genuinely straddles the genres - MPV, 4x4 and regular hatchback. We've found three of the best deals available on this car now.
The Audi A4 saloon is competing with the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-class in the premium large car class. We've found some excellent deals to save you money.
Hot Car Deal - Vauxhall Zafira
Big discounts from dealers are keeping the Vauxhall Zafira in the game among more modern MPV rivals like the Ford C-Max and Toyota Verso. Here are a couple of the best deals available now.
Keep up with the latest deals
The best way to bag a bargain with these deals is to see them as soon as they're published. There are several ways to keep up-to-date with the latest Hot Car Deals:
Follow Which? Car on Twitter, where you'll also find out about new reviews being published, and see our live reports from car shows and launches - you can even send us your motoring questions.
Sign up to the weekly Which? Car newsletter, or visit the Which? News page - our Hot Car Deals are usually published every Tuesday and Thursday.
Hot Deal hunters please note:
- Not all brokers deal in UK sourced vehicles, and this may have an impact on standard equipment and warranty levels.
- The Hot Car Deals we mention are often limited-time offers or apply only to a specific number of cars, so please bear in mind that they will not be available for long.
- The term 'pre-reg' or 'pre-registered' refers to vehicles that are brand new but already registered with the DVLA. This means that you will appear as the second owner in the V5 registration document (log book).
- Beware of unscrupulous brokers who tell you that they will have to retain the V5 registration document for a period of time after your purchase of the car. Vehicles sold this way may be cheap, but there are numerous legal implications, including the risk that you the buyer could be committing a criminal offence, so they should be avoided.
- With regards to all of the above, always make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you put your money down in order to ensure you're making an informed choice.
- Car buying advice - explore expert advice, from getting a good deal to knowing your rights
- Buying a new car - how to save money when buying a pre-registered car
- Buying a used car - watch video guides to buying and inspecting a used car
