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What Is a Ghost MOT? How to Spot One Before You Buy
What is a Ghost MOT? A ghost MOT is an MOT pass that has been officially recorded on the DVSA database for a vehicle that was never actually tested. The cert...
1 week ago -
Fuel Duty 2026: The September Rise Was Postponed, So What Happens Next?
Here's some rare good news for British motorists: the thing you were told would cost you more money in September didn't. Fuel duty did not go up on the 1st. It...
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Pay-per-mile Car Tax (eVED): Rates, Dates and What It Costs
The new pay-per-mile car tax, starts on 1st April 2028. Fully electric and hydrogen cars pay 3p a mile. Plug-in hybrids pay 1.5p a mile. It is charged on...
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UK Used-Car Prices in 2026: ONS Price Falls and SMMT Sales Growth
Official ONS data show that UK second-hand-car prices fell in June 2026, even as used-car sales activity returned to modest growth. The Office for National Sta...
2 months ago -
How to Spot and Avoid an Insurance Write-Off Car
Quick Answer: An insurance write-off is a car an insurer has decided is uneconomical or unsafe to repair. To avoid buying one unintentionally, obtain a vehicl...
4 months ago -
EV Battery Degradation: How to Protect Yourself and Make Your Electric Car Battery Last
Used car buyers have always had a simple rule of thumb: check the mileage. Fewer miles on the clock means less wear, a more desirable car, and a safer purchase...
5 months ago -
UK Car Tax Changes in 2026
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), the tax most of us simply call car tax or road tax, is going up again from 1 April 2026. Whether you drive a petrol hatchback, a die...
6 months ago -
How to Check if a Used Car Has Outstanding Finance
Buying a used car can be a smart way to save money, but it also carries risks. One of the biggest dangers is outstanding car finance left unpaid by a previous...
7 months ago -
New MOT Rules 2026: What UK Motorists Need to Know
Summary:The new MOT rules coming into effect in 2026 introduce stricter anti-fraud measures, new lifting equipment requirements for heavier electric vehicles,...
by Dave Bolger
8 months ago -
Car Finance Compensation Explained: Who Is Eligible
Millions of UK motorists could be in line for compensation following a long-running investigation into how car finance was sold over more than a decade. If y...
9 months ago -
Best Cars of 2025
The motor industry never stands still. Every year brings a fresh wave of new models across every segment and budget, and 2025 was no exception. From small hatc...
10 months ago -
Car-istmas Gift Ideas: The Best Christmas Gifts for Car Lovers
From stocking fillers to clever gadgets and unique motoring treats Christmas is fast approaching, and finding the right present for the man or woman who alre...
11 months ago
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