Category: Guides
Run the insurance quote before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car
Before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car in the UK, check how the write-off marker affects insurance, paperwork, resale and whether the cheap price still stacks up.
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MOT advisories on a dealer car: when to negotiate, when to insist on a fix and when to walk away
A fresh MOT pass does not mean every advisory is harmless. Here is how UK buyers can judge which advisories are bargaining points, which deserve a proper repair, and when a dealer car is better left alone.
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Non-fault accident, pricier renewal: what really happens to your no-claims bonus
A non-fault accident does not automatically wipe out your no-claims bonus in the UK, but it can still push your next premium up. Here is how recovery, renewal timing and protected NCB actually work.
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Made a claim and want to cancel your car insurance? Read this before you stop the Direct Debit
If you cancel car insurance after making a claim, the claim stays on your record, your no-claims year may not count and monthly payments can still leave a balance to pay.
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Passed your test less than two years ago? Why 6 points can put you back to learner status
New drivers in the UK face a much stricter penalty-points rule than experienced motorists. Here is what 6 points really means, how provisional points carry over and what happens if your licence is revoked.
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Used car GAP insurance: who should consider it in the UK, and who can safely skip it
A practical UK guide to used car GAP insurance, including when it can protect drivers from a painful finance shortfall and when it is likely to be money wasted.
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Thinking about a used Mazda CX-5? Why the petrols suit more UK buyers than the diesels
A practical UK guide to buying a used Mazda CX-5, including why the petrol versions suit many buyers better, when a diesel still makes sense and the checks worth making before you commit.
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Need seven seats without SUV prices? How to buy the right used Dacia Jogger
The used Dacia Jogger is one of the cheapest ways into seven seats in the UK, but the smart buy depends on how often you use row three, whether you need an automatic and which trim gives you the useful kit without wasting money.
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Motor finance claims in 2026: who may qualify, why payouts are delayed and how to complain for free
The FCA says some drivers may be owed motor finance compensation, but legal challenges mean payouts are delayed. Here is who may be in scope, what counts as HP or PCP, and how to complain to a lender for free.
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Shopping for a used Toyota Corolla? Start with the 1.8 hybrid, then check these ownership weak spots
A practical UK guide to choosing a used Toyota Corolla, including the 1.8 hybrid to target, the checks that matter and the weak spots worth catching early.
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Looking at a used Skoda Superb Estate? Read this before you pay SUV money
A practical UK guide to buying a used Skoda Superb Estate, including the engines to target, the checks that matter most and the ownership traps worth catching before you commit.
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Can you reject a used car after 6 months? What changes once the easy refund window has gone
Can you reject a used car after 6 months in the UK? Yes, sometimes, but the case becomes much more about evidence, repairs and what you can prove.
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