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New electricity price cap increase to cost EV drivers £50 per year

Exclusive research by What Car? reveals true cost of energy price cap increases for EV owners

Stuart Milne, Wed May 27 2026

Vehicle daily checks and weekly maintenance: Your company car responsibilities explained

What checks should you do regularly if you run a company car?

Euan Doig, Fri May 22 2026

How to beat the bank holiday weekend traffic jams

With temperatures soaring, the late May bank holiday is set to be the busiest in two years. Here’s h..

Claire Evans, Thu May 23 2024

Drivers paying £250 million in low-emission zone fees

Nearly £104 million generated from low-emission zone fines in 2025, and £147m raised from drivers of..

Claire Evans, Thu May 14 2026

Company car tax guide 2026: calculate BIK rates to 2030

In our company car tax guide, we explain how benefit-in-kind (BIK) rates work in the UK and list all..

Euan Doig, Mon Aug 11 2025

Fuel finders rated: how to find the lowest fuel prices

Several phone apps and websites are available to help you find the cheapest fuel prices in your area..

Claire Evans, Tue May 05 2026

Company car vs car allowance: which saves you more in 2026

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

2026 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

HMRC issues new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for fleet car users every quarter. Here are the latest ra..

Euan Doig, Sun Jun 01 2025

What is road tax, and how much is it?

Electric car owners now have to pay VED for the first time, and road tax will shoot up for non-elect..

Shafiq Abidin, Thu Nov 07 2024

Most common driving scams and how to avoid them

It’s all too easy for drivers to fall victim to one of the many scams on the roads. We share some of..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Mar 05 2026

Most common used car scams and how to avoid them

Scams are on the rise, with UK motorists conned out of millions of pounds every year. We look at the..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jan 08 2025

The most stolen cars in the UK

Six cars were stolen every hour, according to the latest figures from the DVLA. But which models are..

Claire Evans, Sat Feb 01 2025

Pothole damage claim: how to get compensated and report a pothole

New research has revealed that more vehicles are being damaged by potholes than ever before. Here, w..

George Hill, Fri Oct 25 2024

New map plots pothole repair progress

A new colour-coded map shows how well – or badly – councils are faring on road maintenance.

Stuart Milne, Mon Jan 12 2026

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

Electric cars are now subject to luxury car tax, but at a higher price threshold than petrol cars. H..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Feb 11 2025

Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

When you buy a new or used car from an official dealer, you are protected by the Consumer Rights Act..

Claire Evans, Thu Dec 26 2024

Which is the best breakdown service in 2025?

Is it worth taking out breakdown cover, and which are the best providers? Here’s our guide to the te..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 25 2024

Winter driving guide 2026: how to prepare your car for winter

Short days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..

Stuart Milne, Mon Dec 23 2024

Copycat road toll websites cost drivers more than £2.2m

Trading Standards urges drivers to use genuine road toll websites to avoid scams – and fines

Stuart Milne, Thu Dec 18 2025

Driving licence renewal: how and when to change your details

Moved house or taken on a different surname? Here’s what you need to know to let the DVLA know, and..

Shafiq Abidin, Mon Dec 15 2025

Owning and running your car

New electricity price cap increase to cost EV drivers £50 per year

Vehicle daily checks and weekly maintenance: Your company car responsibilities explained

How to beat the bank holiday weekend traffic jams

Drivers paying £250 million in low-emission zone fees

Company car tax guide 2026: calculate BIK rates to 2030

Fuel finders rated: how to find the lowest fuel prices

Company car vs car allowance: which saves you more in 2026

2026 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

What is road tax, and how much is it?

Most common driving scams and how to avoid them

Most common used car scams and how to avoid them

The most stolen cars in the UK

Pothole damage claim: how to get compensated and report a pothole

New map plots pothole repair progress

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

Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

Which is the best breakdown service in 2025?

Winter driving guide 2026: how to prepare your car for winter

Copycat road toll websites cost drivers more than £2.2m

Driving licence renewal: how and when to change your details

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