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26 August 2025

What is Hire Purchase (HP) and how does it work?

If you’re new to car finance, you might be looking at ways to purchase a car without the lump sum. Hire purchase (HP) is a...

18 August 2025

Can you get car finance without a driving licence?

Whether you’re learning how to drive or simply figuring out your options, you’ve probably been wondering how car financing works without a full driving licence. ...

24 July 2025

Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Vehicle?

So, you’ve found the car you want. You know what air freshener to get, and you know it’ll get you where you need to be...

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31 August 2022

Can someone take over your car payments?

Are you finding it hard to pay your monthly car loan instalments? Perhaps you've thought about asking someone else to chip in. Wouldn't it be great if a friend or relative could take over your...

30 August 2022

Motability Explained: The best cars, the best deals

Most people with disabilities learn to cope with their situation. But reduced mobility usually remains an issue throughout your entire life. For those most severely restricted, the UK's Mobility Allowance has made things a lot...

30 August 2022

Auto Auctions: The best way to buy a used car?

Thanks to eBay, almost all of us have participated in an auction at one point or another. Perhaps you've bid on CDs, books or clothes. Or maybe you've even bought something more expensive. Like jewelry...

29 August 2022

Repossessed cars for sale in the UK: Our primer

Looking for an attractive car deal? Repossessed cars seem like a great choice. They are cheap, quite often still fairly young and potentially in great shape. What's not to like? Quite a lot, actually. While...

25 August 2022

Are hatchbacks on their way out?

This may be a controversial article. And certainly we have a strong opinion on hatchbacks. But especially in the current climate of uncertainty, we thought it would be a good idea to reflect a little...

4 August 2022

Used Volkswagen Polo: History, Buying Tips, Alternatives

The Volkswagen Polo is one of the most successful cars ever built. Introduced 45 years ago, it's sold a total of 14 million units so far. That's still well below the approximately 35 million Golfs...

4 August 2022

Alloy wheels: The Dangers of Repair and Refurbishment

Alloy wheels look amazing. They're shiny and yet classy. They're sportive and still professional. Best of all, they add a touch of futuristic elegance to even the most mundane models. Yes, they're pricey. But so...

2 August 2022

How to best apply for a car loan – don’t make these mistakes!

Are you about to apply for a car loan? Worried you may not be successful? Imagine the following scenario for a second: You walk into a dealership. Your gait is confident, there's a smile on...

1 August 2022

Private Plate Transfer: The Biggest Tutorial on the Web!

Private plates are no longer a hobby. They're big business. Each year, the DVLA rakes in over £100 million just by selling personalised plates. Some of these have become so sought-after that they're fetching outright...