Tag: Motoring
GAP insurance in 2026: who it suits, who should skip it and why dealer cover is rarely the best buy
Thinking about GAP insurance for a PCP, HP or lease car? Here is when it can make sense for UK drivers in 2026, when it is often not worth paying for, and why dealer cover should never be an impulse buy.
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Sold your car today? The DVLA steps to take before the buyer drives away
A practical UK guide to telling DVLA you have sold your car, handing over the V5C properly, protecting yourself from tax confusion and avoiding the mistakes that cause fines later.
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Want out of PCP early? Read this before you use voluntary termination
Trying to end PCP or HP early? Here is how voluntary termination works in the UK, why the 50 percent rule catches PCP drivers out, and which charges can still matter after the car goes back.
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Bought a car today? How to tax it before you drive it home
A practical UK guide to taxing a car you have just bought, including the V5C/2 new keeper slip, insurance, MOT checks and what to do if paperwork is missing.
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Speed awareness course explained: who gets offered one, what it costs and when you still get points
A practical UK guide to speed awareness courses, including who gets offered one, typical speed thresholds, current cost examples and when you still get points.
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Double cab pickup tax explained: what changed in April 2025, who still gets the old rules and why VAT is different
Most double cab pickups are now treated as cars for benefit in kind and capital allowances. Here is what changed in April 2025, who still gets the old rules and why VAT is different.
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Windscreen replacement cost UK: what drivers usually pay and when ADAS pushes the price up
A clear UK guide to windscreen replacement costs, chip repair prices, insurance excesses and the extra bill that ADAS cameras can add.
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Do electric cars pay road tax in the UK? 2026 EV tax rules explained
Electric cars now pay road tax in the UK. Here is what EV owners and buyers need to know about the 2026 rules, including the standard rate, older EVs and the expensive car supplement.
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Head Gasket Replacement Cost UK: Typical Prices, Symptoms and When It’s Not Worth Fixing
Head gasket replacement cost in the UK usually starts around £500, but many drivers pay £700 to £1,000 or more. Here is what shapes the bill, the symptoms to watch for, and when repair stops making financial sense.
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How to check if your car is ULEZ compliant: petrol, diesel and TfL rules explained
A clear UK guide to checking ULEZ compliance, including the petrol and diesel standards that matter and the mistakes that catch drivers out.
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Clutch replacement cost UK: what drivers usually pay and when the bill jumps
Clutch replacement cost in the UK usually lands in the mid hundreds, but labour time, flywheel work and the car you drive can push the bill much higher.
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car in the UK? Home, public and rapid charging explained
Charging an electric car in the UK can cost less than a takeaway if you charge at home overnight, or more than £50 on a public rapid charger if you rely on pay-as-you-go rates. Here is what current 2026 prices mean in real money.
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