RC car buying guides

What to buy, what to avoid and what else you'll need, written for people spending their own money.

11 min readBest cheap RC cars in the UK (2026)Our picks of the budget RC cars worth buying right now, sorted by price band and by type, with the weak points spelled out as well as the good bits. Every car here is one we sell from UK stock.
9 min readBest RC cars for kids, by ageWhich remote control car to buy for a 5, 8 or 12 year old, what speed is sensible, and why the battery matters more than the colour. Written by people who fix the cars that come back broken.
8 min readBrushed vs brushless RC cars: which should you buy?Brushed cars are cheaper, slower and simpler; brushless cars are faster, more efficient and need less upkeep. Here is how to decide which one fits your budget, your space and the person driving it.
9 min readBuying your first RC car: a beginner's guideEverything we would tell a friend before they bought their first hobby-grade RC car, from choosing the right type to where you can drive it in the UK without upsetting anyone.
9 min readMJX Hyper Go buying guideMJX sells a confusing number of Hyper Go cars with very similar names. This guide explains how the range fits together, which model suits which driver, and what to budget for once the car is home.
10 min readRC car batteries and chargers: a plain-English guideThe battery decides how fast your RC car goes, how long it runs and how safely you can charge it. This guide explains the labels, the plugs and the habits that keep packs healthy, without the jargon.
8 min readRC car scales explained (1/28 to 1/5)Scale tells you roughly how big an RC car is compared with the real thing. Here is what each common scale means in practice: size, where it works best, what it costs and how easy it is to keep running.
9 min readRlaarlo buying guideRlaarlo make some of the best-built budget brushless cars around, but the range is wide and the version names are confusing. This guide explains each range, what the alloy and carbon versions really change, and which one to buy for how you drive.