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Our advice section has the answers to your motoring questions, whether you're buying, selling, or just looking to reduce your motoring bills. And you can even contact us for help with car-related problems

Best EV home charging tariffs 2025: here are the best and cheapest we’ve found

Your one-stop shop to find the very best electric car home charging tariffs, potentially saving you..

Shafiq Abidin, Thu Feb 13 2025

What is a car salary sacrifice scheme and how does it work?

Swap a slice of your salary for a brand-new car and pay for it before tax and NI. Here’s how salary..

Andrew Goodwin, Wed Oct 01 2025

Is it good to buy an ex fleet car – and what should I look out for?

If you’re in the market for a used car, it could be worth looking at an example that began life as a..

Euan Doig, Mon Mar 04 2024

Can I use a company car for personal journeys? The rules explained

The good news is that fleet car drivers can absolutely use a company car for personal journeys – pro..

Euan Doig, Tue Jan 02 2024

Is it possible to avoid paying company car tax in the UK?

Behind every great fleet car is a slightly less great benefit-in-kind tax bill. Wouldn’t it be great..

Euan Doig, Wed Feb 28 2024

Is a company car, van or pick-up truck cheapest for BIK tax?

Choosing a company van or pick-up truck over a company car could help to slash your tax bills, but i..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Feb 26 2024

How much does it cost to charge an electric company car?

Electric company cars offer enormous BIK tax savings, so it’s no surprise that user-choosers are flo..

Euan Doig, Wed Mar 20 2024

Company cars glossary – your key to important fleet car words and phrases

Need help to navigate all the confusing company car jargon? Our glossary for fleet managers and comp..

Euan Doig, Mon Jan 01 2024

Electric van grant: every model eligible for plug-in van grant

It’s possible to save as much as £5000 on the list price of a new electric van. We share how and whi..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Feb 02 2022

Company car vs car allowance - which is best for you?

Getting a company car sounds like a real ‘you’ve made it’ moment but is it actually the right choice..

Euan Doig, Fri Aug 01 2025

How to buy a new car

Over 100,000 new cars are sold each month. We share how you can find the right model at the best pos..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Aug 13 2025

Do I have to tell HMRC I have a company car – and how do I do it?

If you run a fleet car in the UK you might be tempted to keep quiet about it and just enjoy the fina..

Euan Doig, Thu Aug 28 2025

Returning a leased car: what to expect

Handing your car back at the end of a leasing contract is easy but could land you an unexpected pena..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Nov 21 2022

Are car service plans worth it?

A car servicing plan is designed to help you avoid expensive repair bills but might cost you more mo..

Jack Mortimer, Tue Jan 29 2019

Is a black box car insurance policy for you?

A black box policy might cut hundreds of pounds off the cost of your car insurance, but only if you’..

Jack Mortimer, Mon May 22 2023

What happens if I buy a car with outstanding finance?

Thousands of used cars are sold with outstanding finance to unsuspecting buyers each year. We explai..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Dec 19 2018

Hire purchase (HP) explained - Car Finance Guide

Despite not being as popular as it once was, hire purchase is still a great way of spreading the cos..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Jul 04 2019

Extended car warranty guide 2025

Extended warranties can offer peace of mind if you own an old car. We share what they cover and whet..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jan 03 2024

What should I do if I have a crash in my company car? Five steps to take

Even minor collisions can be a pain if you drive a fleet car but doing a few simple things will get..

Euan Doig, Wed Aug 20 2025

Used car buying checklist

While the used car market is full of well-kept models at bargain prices, it’s vital you make all the..

Jack Mortimer, Sun Jan 07 2018