Archive: 2025

What customers want is a fair deal, honest advice, and someone on the other end of the phone if something crops up after you’ve driven away.

As summer creeps closer and the school year winds down, now is the perfect time to think about whether your current car is really up to the job. At Chrome Motors, we know that for many families, the car becomes the summer HQ — ferrying kids, bags, bikes, buggies and grandparents to campsites, coastlines, and cottages.

Chrome Motors has, for the second year running, provided a free car to Langley Cricket Club’s overseas player, Robin Smith.

If you’re one of the thousands of Brits who fancy hopping over to France or Spain in the car this summer, good on you. But before you chuck the kids, the dog and the kitchen sink in the boot, let’s talk about what you actually need to drive abroad without ending up red-faced at the roadside.

The good news for buyers is that the used car market in the UK has remained remarkably stable throughout 2025, with average prices holding steady and cars selling faster than in previous years. But what’s driving this resilience, and what should buyers keep in mind when navigating today’s market?

When it comes to used cars, a deal that looks too good to be true, often is. That suspiciously cheap motor might seem like a steal today, but it could easily end up costing you a lot more in the long run.

In the old days, buying a second-hand car meant taking a gamble and hoping your instincts were better than their patter. At Chrome, we’ve long since grown up. Here’s how we make sure you don’t end up with a lemon.

We think buying a car should feel good – not like you need to check your pockets or ring your mate who knows a bit about motors. So, let’s bust some of those old-school used car myths – once and for all.

One of the biggest questions potential EV buyers have is about charging - how easy is it to keep an EV topped up, and will the UK’s infrastructure support everyday driving? We look at the speed of change.

If you’re planning to sell or trade in your car, you’ll want to get the best possible price.