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The North Coast 500 — a 516-mile loop around the northern Scottish Highlands starting and finishing at Inverness Castle — has become one of Europe’s most celebrated driving routes since it was formally established in 2015. A decade on, it has matured from a well-kept secret into a genuine bucket-list destination, and for good reason. […]
The lease vs buy question has always been context-dependent, but the context has shifted considerably in recent years. Rising interest rates, changing residual values — particularly on electric vehicles — and the evolution of the personal contract purchase market mean that the calculation in 2026 looks different from what it did five years ago. Here’s […]
The case for choosing an electric vehicle as a first car has never been stronger — lower running costs, simpler mechanics, and an increasingly mature charging network. But the upfront cost of EVs has historically been a barrier, particularly for new drivers who are also absorbing the shock of insurance premiums. The good news is […]
Buying a used car privately or from an independent dealer carries inherent risk. Unlike a new car purchase, there’s no manufacturer warranty standing behind the transaction, and once money has changed hands, unwinding a private sale is difficult. The good news is that most problems with used cars can be spotted before purchase by anyone […]
Diesel engines have powered British cars for decades, and despite the political headwinds facing the technology, there are still millions of diesel vehicles on UK roads. They can be genuinely excellent — efficient, torquey, and long-lived when properly maintained. But they also come with a well-documented set of failure points that every diesel owner should […]
There was a time when getting a radio fitted to your car was an optional extra worth specifying. Then it became standard. Then it became a given. And now, in 2026, the traditional car radio — tuned to a station, playing whatever comes next, connecting you to the same broadcast as millions of other listeners […]
The used car market has been through a turbulent few years. From the pandemic-era shortage of new vehicles that sent used prices to record highs, through a period of correction, and into the current landscape shaped by the electric vehicle transition — if you’re buying a used car in 2026, you’re operating in a market […]
Nobody expects to be in a car accident. When it happens, the combination of shock, adrenaline, and uncertainty about what to do can lead to mistakes that cause problems further down the line — with insurance claims, with liability, or simply with your own wellbeing. Here’s a clear guide to the first 24 hours. At […]
If you’re planning to drive on the Continent this year, the good news is that the process is well-established at this point. The uncertainty of the immediate post-Brexit years has settled into a clear set of requirements that, once understood, are perfectly manageable. The bad news is that there are more boxes to tick than […]
There’s a particular type of car buying that sits somewhere between enthusiasm and investment — the “modern classic.” Not an antique, not a contemporary used car, but something from the recent past that has aged into desirability. The question for 2026 is whether the sub-£10k bracket still offers genuine opportunity, or whether the best of […]