Car tax bands? I want a whole new car tax system
Politicians seem to be jostling in a queue for who can cut vehicle exhaust emissions by as soon as feasibly possible. And that’s fine. No one wants to poison the…
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Tax, insurance and other admin around cars isn’t that exciting. But it’s vital. Follow our top tips and it’ll help you to save money
I’ve had a GAP insurance quote from a car dealer. Do I really need GAP insurance?
GAP insurance – it stands for Guaranteed Asset Protection – has become increasingly popular with increasing numbers of cars bought on finance. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Depending on…
I want to cut my car tax bill. What’s the best way to do this?
The good news is it’s relatively simple to get cheaper car tax. But no matter whether you call it road tax, Vehicle Excise Duty or VED, the bad news is…
Can I get out of a car finance deal early?
The downside of buying a motor on car finance is it can tie you in for three to four years, during which time life can change. You might lose your…
I pay for protected no claims discount but my friend says the cost of cover will still go up if I claim. Are they right?
Many drivers think that by paying extra to protect their no claims discount (sometimes called no claims bonus) they are guaranteeing cheap insurance. Sadly that’s not the case and here’s…
What does it mean when companies recall cars?
It basically means there’s something wrong with your motor. Car companies recall cars when a problem – frequently safety related – comes to light. Why do recalls happen? Cars have…
What should I do if I have a car crash?
There are some very definite dos and don’ts when you have a car crash. Usually our image of a crash is like that above, which thankfully is far more dramatic…
I want cheaper car insurance. How do I cut the cost of cover?
Motor insurance is one of the necessary evils of driving a car. According to experts in car running costs it makes up between 15 and 20 per cent of the…
Young driver insurance. What’s the best?
If there was a simple answer to the young driver insurance question, it would make everyone’s life a lot easier. Sadly that isn’t the case. However, there are some things…
If I buy a small model will car tax still be cheap?
The two Ford Fiestas above might look pretty identical but when it comes to car tax, they’re anything but. Until the rules changed in 2017, if you bought a small car…