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Trust is harder to find.

The Car Hack connects you directly to the most trusted people in the industry, for the car advice you need when it matters most.

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Here’s everything you need to know in 60 seconds

How it works

Tell us what you need help with, choose an expert or let us find the right one, then pick the service that suits you best. Getting expert car advice couldn’t be easier.

  1. Tell us what you need help with.

  2. Connect with an expert (or let us match you).

  3. Choose the service that's right for you.

Tell us what you need

Meet the experts

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.

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Sam Fane

Sam Fane

Supercar ownership & long-distance touring

SupercarsExotic brandsLong-term ownership+4

From £99

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Matt Farah

Matt Farah

Modified cars & real-world performance

American muscleCar controlComparisons+28

From £250

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Leon Poultney

Leon Poultney

EVs, charging & automotive technology

SUVsAudiBMW+20

From £99

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Jethro Bovingdon

Jethro Bovingdon

Performance-car dynamics & setup

Le MansComparisonsSports cars+27

From £99

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Jonny Lieberman

Jonny Lieberman

EVs, off-roaders & extreme performance cars

American muscleComparisonsDaily drivers+54

From £99

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Dan Prosser

Dan Prosser

Performance cars in the real world

ComparisonsDaily driversDriving roads+28

From £99

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Tiff Needell

Tiff Needell

Track days, car control & racing

Car controlEndurance racingFormula 1+7

From £49

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Paul Arkesden

Paul Arkesden

Engineering, setup & complex technical problems

Hot hatchesPre-purchase inspectionRestomods+4

From £99

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Anthony Peacock

Anthony Peacock

Motorsport trips & driving experiences

Daily driversDriving roadsEndurance racing+12

From £99

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Jonathan Crouch

Jonathan Crouch

Deep model knowledge & used-car specification

2000's cars90's carsComparisons+65

From £99

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Expert advice, on your terms.

Whether you need a sense check on an upcoming car purchase or something more involved, get the level of expert insight your situation demands.

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Written or audio response

From£49

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£99

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
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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 sure which service is right for you? No problem. We’ll help you find the best fit as you tell us what you need. Just bear in mind that services vary by expert.

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

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How we've helped

Alex Morgan

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.”

Chris Taylor

Buying a car

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.”

Jamie Reed

Buying a car

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.”

Sam Parker

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.”

Oliver Bennett

Already own it

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.”

Jordan Blake

Already own it

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.”
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