Every published article passes through at least two verification checks: the writer sources each claim from a primary or authoritative source, and a second editor re-checks the key facts — specs, prices, safety ratings and dates — before the piece goes live. Figures tied to fast-moving things like pricing or incentives are re-verified again at the next scheduled content review.
What gets fact-checked and against what
| Claim type | Primary source used |
|---|---|
| Specs & performance figures | Manufacturer configurator or press kit |
| Pricing | Manufacturer pricing page and/or verified dealer listings |
| Safety ratings | Euro NCAP, NHTSA/IIHS or the relevant regional test body |
| Incentives, tax rules, regulations | Government or regulator publication, dated |
| Reliability & recalls | Manufacturer recall notices and public regulator databases |
Why fact-checking matters for a car site
Vehicle specs, prices and incentives change often and vary by market and trim. A single wrong number can send a reader into a purchase or finance decision with the wrong expectations, so we treat accuracy as a baseline requirement, not a nice-to-have.
The verification process
- Writers cite a primary source for every specific figure — spec, price, rating, date or regulation
- Claims sourced only from a secondary outlet are flagged and, where possible, traced back to the original
- A second editor checks the key facts against the cited sources before publication
- Anything that can't be verified is either removed, rewritten as a stated range, or clearly labelled as an estimate
- Time-sensitive figures (incentives, financing rates, fuel prices) are re-checked on our scheduled content-review cycle
How we handle uncertainty
When a figure genuinely varies — insurance cost, resale value, real-world range — we say so and give a sourced range rather than inventing a false-precision number. Where manufacturers haven't released final specs yet, we mark the figures as "manufacturer estimate" or "pre-production, subject to change."
What we don't do
We don't publish specific prices, specs or safety claims sourced only from forums, rumour sites, or unverified social posts. Speculative or rumoured information is clearly labelled as speculation, not stated as fact.
Keeping content current
Fact-checking isn't a one-time step. Articles carry a "last updated" date, and pieces covering pricing, incentives or regulation are re-reviewed on a set schedule so a correct fact from a year ago doesn't quietly become wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Do two people check every article?
What sources count as primary?
How do you handle figures that vary by region?
What if a fact changes after publication?
Sources & further reading
Figures, prices and policy details were current at the last-updated date above. Automotive pricing, incentives and regulations change frequently — verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary sources. Read our editorial policy and fact-checking standards.
