Tag: Motoring
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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Car insurance groups: the 30-second filter smart used-car buyers use before asking for quotes
Car insurance groups still help UK buyers shortlist used cars quickly, but the number is only the start. Here is how to use it properly before asking for quotes.
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Changed your mind on a policy? What the 14-day car insurance cooling-off period really gives you
A practical UK guide to the 14-day car insurance cooling-off period, what refund to expect, when fees still apply and how to cancel cleanly.
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Brake fluid change due? The service most UK drivers forget until the pedal feels wrong
Brake fluid is easy to ignore because it is usually changed by time, not drama. Here is how UK drivers can tell when it is due, what a proper service should include and why a fresh MOT does not prove the fluid is healthy.
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Automatic gearbox service in the UK: when it is due, what it costs and why ‘sealed for life’ is not the whole story
A practical UK guide to automatic gearbox servicing, including typical service intervals, what the job covers, what quotes usually include and why the phrase ‘sealed for life’ can mislead owners and used car buyers.
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Used car recall check: the free search too many buyers skip
A fresh MOT and tidy service book are not enough. Here is how UK buyers can run a used car recall check and what to do if safety work is still outstanding.
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Used Renault Captur: the versions worth chasing, the ones to treat cautiously and the checks to make before you buy
The used Renault Captur can be a very smart small SUV buy in the UK, but the right choice depends heavily on engine, trim and how you actually drive. Here is how to pick the sweet spot, what to check on hybrids and boot space, and where older trim names line up with newer ones.
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Thinking about a private plate on a financed car? Check the V5C before you spend a penny
Can you put a private plate on a financed car in the UK? Often yes, but the V5C log book, lender consent and your exit plan matter more than many drivers realise.
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Full service history is not a magic phrase: how to decide if a used car deserves the premium
Does full service history really justify a higher used-car price? Here is how UK buyers can tell when the paperwork deserves the premium and when it does not.
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Dealer service plan or pay as you go: how UK drivers can tell which one is better value
Thinking about a dealer service plan? Here is how UK drivers can compare the real cost, the exclusions and the value against paying for servicing as they go.
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Is that used car an import? The UK clues hiding in the V5C, DVLA record and paperwork
Imported does not have to mean avoid, but it does mean checking the DVLA record, V5C, VIN and paperwork more carefully before you buy.
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Can you drive another car on fully comp insurance? Check before you borrow the keys
Fully comp insurance does not automatically let you drive someone else’s car. Here is how DOC cover works in the UK, what to check, and when temporary cover is the safer option.
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