Trust
Editorial Standards
How CDE reports, checks, labels, updates and corrects its work so readers can trust what they are reading.
These standards explain how Car Deal Expert reports, researches, verifies, reviews, funds and corrects its journalism. They exist so that readers, and the lenders, insurers and manufacturers we cover, know exactly what to expect from us. We hold every piece of content on the site to them.
What we are, and what we are not. Car Deal Expert is a journalism and general-information publication about UK car buying, car finance, salary-sacrifice electric vehicles and car insurance. We are not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and we do not provide regulated financial, insurance or tax advice. The rates, prices and example costs we publish are illustrative and can change. Before acting on anything you read here, confirm the details with the relevant lender, insurer or an FCA-authorised adviser who can take your personal circumstances into account.
How we research and verify
Every article is researched, written and edited by our editorial team. We work from primary sources — manufacturer specifications and official press materials, regulator and government publications, and established UK outlets — and we cite them so you can check our work. Each piece is fact-checked and signed off by a named editor who is accountable for it. We never publish a price, figure or claim we cannot stand behind, and we correct mistakes openly.
Corrections
When we get something materially wrong, we correct it promptly and mark the change clearly rather than quietly editing the page to hide a mistake. If you believe we have published an error, email [email protected]. Our full process is set out in our Corrections Policy.
Contact
For editorial enquiries, standards concerns or feedback, email [email protected]. To report a factual error, use [email protected].