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ULEZ compliant vans: rules and charges explained
ULEZ compliant vans: rules and charges explained
Driving your van in London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone could be very expensive if it doesn’t meet the latest emissions standards. We explain the ULEZ r…
How to check if a car is stolen
How to check if a car is stolen
Find out how to check if a used car has been stolen or has a bad history before you buy
Salary sacrifice car schemes: what are they and how do they work?
Salary sacrifice car schemes: what are they and how do they work?
A salary sacrifice car scheme offers an alternative to leasing, but is it right for you? Here’s all you need to know
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Petrol prices have begun to rise once again after a steep decline. We explain all you need to know and how a new app could soon save you money
What is Conditional Sale car finance?
What is Conditional Sale car finance?
It might not be the most common kind of car finance but a Conditional Sale (CS) deal can suit some buyers very well
Excess mileage charges on car lease deals: what are they and how do you avoid them?
Excess mileage charges on car lease deals: what are they and how do you avoid them?
Exceed the agreed mileage limit on a car lease and you could end up paying an excess mileage charge…
What is workplace EV charging? Grants, rules and benefits explained
What is workplace EV charging? Grants, rules and benefits explained
Want to charge your EV while you're in the office? Here's everything you need to know
What is a hybrid car?
What is a hybrid car?
Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
Tyre tread depths explained: the legal limit and what it means for you
Tyre tread depths explained: the legal limit and what it means for you
Bald tyres aren’t only dangerous but they’re also illegal. Here’s everything you need to know about tyre treads
Tyre pressures explained: find the right pressure for your car tyres
Tyre pressures explained: find the right pressure for your car tyres
Find the right pressure for your car tyres and understand why tyre pressure is so important…
Company car tax guide 2025: everything you need to know
Company car tax guide 2025: everything you need to know
Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary; this is how the formula applies in the 2023/24 Financial Year
What is the drink-drive limit? UK laws explained
What is the drink-drive limit? UK laws explained
Will a cheeky tipple get you into trouble? Here’s all you need to know
Buying a smoker's car: what it means for value and how to get rid of the smell
Buying a smoker's car: what it means for value and how to get rid of the smell
Is a car that’s been smoked-in worth less? Let’s answer this question and more…
Smoking in cars: laws, rules and safety tips explained
Smoking in cars: laws, rules and safety tips explained
The laws around smoking in cars are clear. Here’s everything you need to know…
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…
How to choose the best shoes or trainers for driving
How to choose the best shoes or trainers for driving
Good footwear can make all the difference on your journey, here's how to pick out the best
Who is the registered keeper of a lease car?
Who is the registered keeper of a lease car?
You aren’t the owner or registered keeper of a lease car, that’s the leasing company. Here’s everything you need to know…
Does car leasing include insurance?
Does car leasing include insurance?
When you lease a car it’s likely that insurance won’t be included, so you’ll need to get some before you can drive. Here’s everything you need to know
Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
Cat S and Cat N insurance write-off classifications replaced the old Cat C and Cat D groups in 2017; but what do they mean and how do they work?
Can you put a private plate on a lease car?
Can you put a private plate on a lease car?
If you’ve got a personalised numberplate and a car on lease, here’s what you need to know about putting them together…
Can you end a car lease early?
Can you end a car lease early?
Things have a habit of changing and if you suddenly realise the car lease you signed up for is no longer working, here’s what you can do about it…
What is the cost of leasing a car? Full breakdown of PCH lease costs
What is the cost of leasing a car? Full breakdown of PCH lease costs
What makes up the cost of leasing a car? We break down everything you need to consider before signing on the dotted line
What is a TPMS? Tyre pressure monitoring systems explained
What is a TPMS? Tyre pressure monitoring systems explained
Tyre pressure is crucial to the performance, efficiency and safety of your car and the best way of making sure they’re always as they should be is wit…
When is the best time to buy a car?
When is the best time to buy a car?
When buying a new or used car, timing could be the difference between getting a good deal or not. We reveal the best times to buy, and why.
Should you buy or lease your new car?
Should you buy or lease your new car?
Is it better to buy or lease a new car? We’re here to guide you through the benefits of each to help you decide
What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, and why should you care?
What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, and why should you care?
Car makers force review of compulsory EV sales targets in run-up to ICE ban - here’s what’s at stake
Tyre sizes explained: what do the different sizes of tyre mean?
Tyre sizes explained: what do the different sizes of tyre mean?
The sidewall of a tyre is loaded with key information. Here’s everything you need to know about tyre sizes
Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips
Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips
Driving a car with a cracked tyre isn’t recommended. Here’s why…
Tyre fuel efficiency explained: rolling resistance rating and eco tyre types in detail
Tyre fuel efficiency explained: rolling resistance rating and eco tyre types in detail
Here is a guide to tyre rolling resistance and the benefits of choosing eco tyres
What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained
What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained
The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test was introduced in 2017 to deliver more accurate fuel economy figures for motorists. But what is it and how does …
How to apply for ULEZ exemption
How to apply for ULEZ exemption
The ULEZ covers most of Greater London. Find out how to apply for exemption and avoid the £12.50 daily charge
Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers
Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers
Buying or selling a car? Here’s everything you need to know about staying safe
Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?
Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?
Find out what to do if your car has been cloned and why it might have happened
What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
Find out the pros and cons of PCH, otherwise known as car leasing
Is it illegal to park on the pavement?
Is it illegal to park on the pavement?
Here are the rules covering pavement parking in London and the rest of the UK