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Car insurance is one of the unavoidable costs of motoring, and for many drivers it’s one of the largest. The good news is that the price you pay is not fixed — there are genuine, evidence-based steps that reduce premiums, and some of them are more effective than people realise. Here’s what actually works. Shop […]
Vehicle Excise Duty — car tax — has changed significantly in 2026, most notably with electric vehicles now subject to VED for the first time. Here’s a clear guide to what you pay, how it’s calculated, and how to check and pay yours. The Big Change: EVs Now Pay VED From April 2025, electric vehicles […]
Personal Contract Purchase is the dominant way new and nearly-new cars are sold in the UK. Over 80% of new private car sales involve some form of finance, and PCP is the most common product. It’s a well-designed product for the right buyer — but it also comes with small print that dealerships don’t always […]
Telematics insurance — commonly known as black box insurance — has been around for over a decade, but it’s evolved considerably from its early iterations. In 2026 it’s a mainstream product that deserves consideration from a broader range of drivers than just young people desperate to bring premiums down. Here’s an honest assessment of how […]
If you’ve renewed your car insurance recently and winced at the price, you’re not imagining things. UK car insurance premiums have been at historically elevated levels for the past few years, and while the rate of increase has slowed, costs have not returned to where they were before 2022. The question worth asking is: why? […]
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 used car market is one which is famously difficult to navigate. Whilst it is beneficial that it is so large and there is such choice available, this also means that there are a lot of scams, fraudulent sellers and dangerous cars to avoid. This can be challenging and daunting (especially if you are not […]
WarrantyWise.co.uk has revealed the true cost of exotic car repairs, with data detailing its largest ever payouts. A Lamborghini Murcielago tops the list, with a major engine mechanical repair bill of £15,000 fully covered by WarrantyWise. By contrast, covering your Murcielago at WarrantyWise’s highest level of service will set you back just £166 per month. […]
As UK drivers enjoy a drop in fuel prices at the pumps, there’s been a subtle change to the nation’s car shopping habits. While monthly expenditure on fuel is falling, data from Motors.co.uk shows an increase in vehicle searches by monthly payment – with a 78% rise in searches by a monthly payment amount of £0-£300. And, […]
Last year over 7.2 million used cars were sold but ¾ million motorists may have handed over their money without driving the car out first, or starting the engine. Recent research by webuyanycar.com on over 1000 car owners has revealed that over 10% of car buyers didn’t take a test drive or turn the engine […]