Jun 24 2019
Your complete car-buying guide
Buying a car? Like a journey to Mordor, there are lots of pitfalls if you’re not prepared – so this comprehensive car buyers guide covers every aspect of the process.
News & advice
- Jun 24 2019
Manual or automatic? Choosing the right gearbox for you
One of the important decisions you’ll need to make about your next car is whether to choose a manual or automatic gearbox. Most people have a pretty clear idea of their preference, but if you can’t make up your mind, this simple guide will help you decide.
- Jun 24 2019
Taking a test drive: what you need to know
Like dating before you get married, test driving a car before you buy is crucial to helping you understand if it's the right choice for you. Follow our top tips and you should make the right choice.
- Jun 24 2019
How many owners has my car had and why is that important?
"One previous owner" is the biggest cliché in the world of classified car ads. The reason you see it so often is it's a way of suggesting that a car is still relatively new and has been looked after. But exactly how critical is the number of previous owners? Or are other factors more important?
- Jun 24 2019
Top tips on negotiating a great deal on your next car
If you want to hold your own when negotiating with a professional car dealer, following these simple tips can help you level the playing field, or maybe even tip it in your favour.
- Jun 24 2019
How to buy a car when you have bad credit
For many people, owning a car is a necessity rather than a luxury. Whether it is for work purposes, health reasons or geography, being able to drive is often imperative. But, few of us have the cash on hand to buy a car outright, and there are some of us who will find that even car finance is a struggle to get.
- Jun 24 2019
Depreciation: the biggest factor affecting the cost of running your car
If you are a car owner, you are well aware of the cost of fuel, road tax, servicing and insurance. But what you may be less aware of is something that could actually be your biggest running cost, the big ‘D’ – depreciation.
- Jun 24 2019
Car tax, road tax and vehicle excise duty – all you need to know
Like it or lump it, we all have to pay car tax (or VED as its officially known). But what exactly is it, why do we pay it and how do you stay legal? Here’s everything you need to know…
- Jun 24 2019
What does the DVLA do?
The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) is the government agency that all car owners need to know about. This is a quick guide to what it is, what it does. (We’ve tried to keep it to-the-point, but unfortunately, it is a bureaucracy, so there will be document numbers mentioned).
- Jun 24 2019
Buying a car: which financing option is best for me?
If you’re not particularly flush and your savings won’t quite stretch to buy a car outright, there are lots of car finance options out there to help you get that new set of wheels.