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Car advice is everywhere. Trust is harder to find. The Car Hack connects you directly with the people you trust, for the advice you need when it matters most.

From choosing your next car to getting more from the one you own, get real-world motoring advice from some of the most trusted figures in the industry.

How it works

Tell us what you need help with, choose the expert you trust and share your question. They'll consider your circumstances and give you honest, impartial advice tailored to you.

Example consultation · click a step to jump

Animated example of how it works: a buyer picks an expert (or gets matched), shares their brief, books a consultation, and the expert delivers personalised advice.

Meet the experts

The people you trust, now available to you.

This isn't a directory. It's a curated group of people who actually know what they're talking about. From journalists and presenters to engineers, drivers and industry insiders, every expert is selected for their experience, judgement and credibility.

No noise. No guesswork. Just real insight from people who've been there. Find someone you trust, or let us match you with the right expert.

Expert advice, on your terms.

Whether you need a quick steer or something more involved, get the level of expert insight your situation demands.

All prices include VAT. Each expert sets their own, shown on their profile.

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Ask an Expert

Written or audio response

From£99

One specific question or problem. One expert recommendation.

You know what you're asking and want a fast, considered second opinion.

Works best for

  • A fast sanity-check before making a decision
  • Comparing options when you need clarity
  • Getting a second opinion you can trust

Delivered within 3 working days

Not the right fit if
  • Complex or multi-part problems
  • Ongoing discussion or back-and-forth
  • Decisions that require deep investigation or live conversation
Ask an expert

Expert Deep Dive

Video or audio call

From£249

30–45 minutes with a specialist to explore a more involved problem, setup or decision.

You want to explore options, trade-offs, or talk things through.

Works best for

  • Developing a curated car short-list, guided by real world expertise
  • Comprehensive, in-depth advice to satisfy your brief
  • Talking through options, trade-offs and questions in real time

Scheduled by mutual consent

Not the right fit if
  • Quick yes/no questions
  • Open-ended, ongoing advisory work
  • Tasks that require research or delivery outside the session
Book a conversation

Work With an Expert

Price on application (PoA)

PoA

For projects, sourcing, restoration, track programmes or problems that need ongoing specialist involvement.

Your situation is more complex or high-stakes and you want deeper, hands-on involvement.

Works best for

  • Car sourcing, acquisition and investment decisions
  • Track days, events, or specialist experiences
  • Situations where you want deeper involvement or ongoing input

Scheduled by mutual consent

Not the right fit if
  • Simple or clearly defined questions
  • One-off advice that can be handled in a single session
  • Fixed-price, off-the-shelf guidance
Tell us what you need

Not every expert offers every service, and it is fine if you are not sure which one you need. We'll help you choose the right level of expertise as you write your brief.

How we've helped

Buying a car

Choosing between two cars

I’d narrowed it down to two cars, but the more research I did, the less sure I became. Talking to someone who’d actually driven both helped me work out which one was right for me, and why.

Confidence before buying

I was pretty sure I’d chosen the right car, but when you’re spending that much money, pretty sure isn’t enough. A quick conversation with someone who really knew the car gave me the confidence to go ahead.

Getting an independent view

I’d done the research and spoken to a couple of dealers, but I wanted an opinion from someone who had nothing to sell me. I got a straight, impartial answer that made the decision much easier.

Already own it

Fixing a setup issue

My car just didn’t feel right and I couldn’t work out whether it was the tyres, pressures or alignment. The expert gave me a clear list of things to check and, after a couple of changes, the car felt completely different. Thank you.

Modifications

I wanted to improve the car without ruining what made it good or hurting the resale value. We talked through what would genuinely make a difference and what wasn’t worth the money. It probably saved me from buying a lot of parts I didn’t need.

Preparing for a track day

I’d booked my first track day and wasn’t really sure what I needed to do beforehand. We covered tyres, brakes, pressures and what to take. I arrived feeling prepared rather than just terrified.

See a consultation, start to finish

A typical happy path, from your first brief through to a finished consultation.

  1. Step 1·You

    Write your brief

    Torn between a Skoda Enyaq 85 and a Tesla Model Y for the family. Two kids, driveway charger fitted, £45k tops. Which way would you lean?
  2. Step 2·You

    Choose Ask an Expert and pay

    Ask an Expert · From £99 · Written or audio response

    Payment confirmed, receipt sent by email

  3. Step 3·
    YE
    Your expert

    You get your response

    Expert response

    Short version: the Enyaq 85, and for your brief it isn't close. The Model Y charges faster and carries the badge, but the Enyaq's bigger boot, softer ride and £6k saving count for more with two kids and a driveway charger. Three things to check on the test drive...

    - Your expert

    Voice note · 2:14

    Your expert accepted your brief · response within 3 working days

A written or audio answer within a few days, yours to keep - no call to schedule.

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