SINCE its launch, Driving.co.uk has helped thousands of readers find their next car. Dedicated to all things motoring, The Sunday Times’s motoring website is free to use and packed with information, pictures and videos. Our top columnists are there, including Jeremy Clarkson and Dom Joly, and our expert writers. Along with reviews of the latest models, you’ll find tips on buying cars second-hand, as well as detailed guides on getting the best financing deals, insurance, warranties and servicing.
We’ve listened to your comments and given the site a spring clean, adding easier ways of searching, a new design and more vehicles to choose from. It will make finding your next car even easier, whether you’re the sort of driver who breaks out in a sweat at the thought of opening a bonnet or one who reads Haynes manuals for fun.
Next month we will add the option to buy new cars. Soon after that, we’ll bring in the ability to receive a valuation for your own car and then advertise it on the website — again, free of charge. And a My Garage option will allow you to save shortlisted vehicles in one place and compare them against one another, as well as store a search query for specific types of car. Come and see what you are missing.
Lifestyle search
Traditional car-buying sites ask you to specify the make and model of car that you are looking for before presenting you with a list of search results.
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That is an option on Driving.co.uk, but it’s useful only if you know exactly what vehicle you want to buy and have discounted all the alternatives.
What about the millions who don’t know their Ford Kuga from their SsangYong Korando?
That’s where our lifestyle search comes in. Let us know whether you need a stylish two-seater or a budget estate for your family and dogs and we’ll create for you a tailored list of cars that will suit your needs best.
Commercial
He may suffer from an unfair reputation on the road, but white-van man is welcome on Driving.co.uk, where there’s a dedicated commercial section.
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More than 250,000 used cars to choose from
From the country’s biggest showrooms to specialist supercar dealers, we have the lot. So whether you hanker after the new Lamborghini Huracan or have your eye on picking up a cheap Nissan Micra, you’ll find it on Driving.co.uk.
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Buying Guides
Fast estate cars for less than £10,000? Seven-seat SUVs for about £15,000? We’ve got you covered with our regular rundowns of the best vehicles available for your money. Read up on alternatives to popular-selling cars, options for strict budgets and detailed buying tips to ensure you have the upper hand with car sales staff and private sellers.
Clarkson: latest reviews and archive
You don’t have to be buying a car to get a great deal from the website. Thousands of people a day visit just to read the latest from Jeremy Clarkson. As well as his weekly reviews, we have the very best of his writing from more than 20 years of The Sunday Times. See what happened when he retook his driving test, and remind yourself why he came to hate the Vauxhall Vectra so much.
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Night Owl
Searching the website for a car after business hours? Our Night Owl service will allow you to register an interest in your chosen vehicle, and the seller will prioritise contacting you about it as soon as they can the following morning.
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Top 100 Cars
Driving’s annual Top 100 Cars supplement is available to view 365 days a year on Driving.co.uk. Find out what vehicles came out on top in 10 categories, from superminis to supercars . . . then find one to buy on Driving.co.uk. Whether it’s new or used, we’ll guide you.
Car clinic
The articles on Driving.co.uk come from independent journalists whose job it is to put readers — not car manufacturers — first. So when something goes wrong, or you have a problem that can’t be resolved, our team of experts will give advice you can trust.
Reduced-price cars
If the most important thing is to get the best deal, then our list of reduced-price cars, on the home page, should be where you aim your mouse.
News & features
Looking for a new car but don’t want one that’s about to become out of date? Want to know the latest money-saving advice or new driving laws? News and features seven days a week by Sunday Times writers mean you’ll be better informed than anyone else on the road.