Why cars are so expensive - and how to find a good deal

Have you ever been in the market for a new car and been shocked by the list prices? You're not alone. We've been investigating why the days of sub-£10,000 motors are long gone.In this episode, we sit down with our cars expert Michael Passingham to analyse why the era of the truly "cheap and cheerful" car seems to be over. He explains how expensive optional extras and high-tech safety features are driving up the prices of new cars, and how that affects the used car market, too.Plus, we explain how you can navigate the car market at a time when the prices of some budget stalwarts have increased threefold in the last two decades.Read all of our car reviews on our website & sign up for our free Cars newsletterTry out our car reliability tool on our website & check out the rankings of the most loved carsGet in touch with us via email - [email protected] listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership