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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

Pre-purchase inspection: why a mechanical car check is a good idea

A pre-purchase inspection can give you peace of mind that a used car is worth your money, but is it..

Jack Mortimer, Tue Nov 04 2025

Insurance write-offs explained: what is the difference between Cat A, Cat B, Cat S and Cat N?

Buying a written-off car can be a bargain or a huge headache. Our comprehensive guide dissects each..

Shafiq Abidin, Sun Oct 13 2024

What is the speed limit for a van in the UK?

Van speed limits vary in the UK depending on weight and road types. Here's your definitive guide to..

Shafiq Abidin, Wed Mar 06 2024

What is a mild hybrid electric car (MHEV) and should you buy one?

Mild hybrid is a popular type of fuel technology, but how does it work, and is it different to full..

Shafiq Abidin, Wed Oct 16 2024

Fleet cars: What is fair wear and tear for a company car?

You might think that fair wear and tear is simply a catch-all term used by leasing companies as an e..

Euan Doig, Wed Jan 31 2024

What are approved mileage allowance payments (MAPs)?

If you run your own vehicle instead of a company car, here’s everything you need to know about the m..

Euan Doig, Mon Dec 04 2023

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

2025 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

HMRC issued new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for fleet car users on June 1, 2025. Here are the rates f..

Euan Doig, Sun Jun 01 2025

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