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.
How-to Guides
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.
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.
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…
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).
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.
Company Car Tax explained: What is means for you and how much it will cost
Getting the go ahead from your boss for a company car is exciting. However, the potential tax implications are rather less so, as choosing the wrong vehicle can prove very costly.
Everything you need to think about when buying a car
Second only to buying a house, a car purchase could be the largest purchase you ever make, so picking the right one is critical not only to your bank balance but your lifestyle. It’s going to require quite a bit of research so we’ve gathered everything in one place that you need to think about to help you make the right choice.
HPI – why it could be the most important check you make on a car
Buying a second-hand car is not without risks. Estimates vary, but around a half of used cars are believed to have a hidden issue, so it’s worth taking as many precautions as possible.
What is covered by a car’s warranty?
Buying a big ticket item like a car can be a nerve-wracking time, so whether you've chosen to go for a new or used vehicle, a decent warranty is a way of providing extra peace of mind.