What Car? advice

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

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

Can I hand my car back if I can no longer afford the monthly finance payments?

If you can’t keep up payments on a financed car, you might be able to end your contract early. We ex..

Jack Mortimer, Sun Dec 29 2024

What is the luxury car tax supplement? Expensive car VED explained

Electric cars will be subject to luxury car tax from 2025, and the rates for all vehicles are on the..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Feb 11 2025

What is PCP? Understanding personal contract purchase car finance

Personal contract purchase (PCP) is the UK’s most popular method of buying a new car. We share how i..

Jack Mortimer, Sun Jan 26 2025

EV chargepoint grant – everything you need to know

You can save up to £350 on the cost of a home electric car charger through the Office for Zero-Emiss..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Aug 04 2025

Car finance mis-selling – what do you need to do?

Millions of drivers could be in line for payouts through the misselling of car finance. We explain w..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Aug 04 2025

Best new car warranties

As a growing number of brands introduce 10-year warranties, we compare the cover provided by a range..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jan 24 2024

Diesel particulate filters - everything you need to know about your DPF

A diesel particulate filter can cut emissions by 90% but also could cost you a packet to replace. We..

Jack Mortimer, Tue May 15 2018

Your campervan questions answered

Thinking about buying or hiring a campervan but nervous about asking the questions that are on your..

Alex Robbins, Wed Nov 01 2023

Everything you need to know about car leasing

Leasing can be one of the most straightforward ways to getting a new car, but is the the right finan..

Jack Mortimer, Sun Aug 25 2024