finance

Will Fuel Duty Rise Next Year?

November 15, 2011

I’ve spoken many times about how most of the price of petrol in the UK is because of fuel duty/tax. In fact it’s about 2/3 of the cost, so only 1/3 of your money is for the basic product. Of course, HMRC likes to have a slice of everything but it’s staggering to think that, [...]

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Car Insurance For Younger Drivers – Over £17k!

August 20, 2010

In one case highlighted by the Mail Online, a young driver was given an estimated quotation of £17,000 in order to get insurance cover on his Vauxhall Corsa – hardly a Ferrari now is it! I do recall when I was first learning drive, the hassle of being added as a named driver, not having [...]

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Some Financial Concerns When Buying A Car (Part 1)

June 29, 2010

There are many different things to consider when buying a new car, some of which I’ve covered when discussing why I haven’t yet taken the plunge myself despite the fact that I do want a new set of wheels. In this article, I take a look at a number of different financial aspects that you [...]

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A Guide To Car Loans And Finance Deals

April 19, 2010
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Cars are expensive purchases for almost all of us. Anything that has three or more zeroes tends to make you think before you dive in. However, when you’re looking at a gleaming new set of wheels, you can quite easily get emotionally involved in the purchase. This is why it’s so important to know what [...]

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