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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 -
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 -
The Best 4x4s in the UK for 2025
Modern 4x4s now range from compact city-friendly models to rugged off-roaders and prestige family SUVs. This guide explores the best used 4x4s in the UK for 20...
1 year ago -
How to Test Drive a Used Car: Tips, Tricks and Essential Checks
September marked the release of the new ‘75’ registration plates for brand-new cars in the UK. Each plate change prompts many drivers to sell or part-exchange...
1 year ago -
10 Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Car Insurance
Car Insurance Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank Car insurance is a must. But paying over the odds for it isn’t. So how do you ensure you’re not forking out too...
1 year ago -
Best used & second hand cars UK: Top picks for every budget in 2025
Buying a car is a serious investment, no matter your budget, and it deserves proper research and consideration. If you're in the market for a second hand car,...
1 year ago -
The Most Fuel Efficient Cars
As the cost of living continues to squeeze consumers, motorists are increasingly dialling in ‘fuel efficiency’ to their list of must-haves when looking for the...
1 year ago -
Top tips for buying a used car
Around nine million cars are bought by UK drivers each year – but only two million of them are new. The rest are used and can represent an excellent, value-for...
1 year ago -
The Best Family Cars To Buy In 2025
Got a family? You’ll need some decent wheels to ferry them all around then. But you might also like a bit of performance, or need an extra two seats, or an ele...
1 year ago -
The safest cars for your family
Thinking of getting a new car for the family in 2025? There’s lots to think about – and safety is right up there in the considerations. It’s a New Year and a...
1 year ago -
Our best cars of 2024
People often ask us here at MotorCheck: what’s your favourite car? But that’s a difficult one to answer. Here’s why (along with some of our top picks of 2024)....
1 year ago
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