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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

Car tax band
Motoring admin, Opinion

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…

By James Foxall25th June 20196th July 2020
gap insurance quotes
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall4th June 20196th July 2020
cheaper car tax
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall14th May 20196th July 2020
car finance
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall25th April 20196th July 2020
protected no claims discount
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall18th April 20196th July 2020
recall cars
Buying + selling, Driving, Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall28th March 20196th July 2020
car crash
Driving, Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall21st March 20196th July 2020
Cheaper car insurance
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall14th February 20196th July 2020
Young driver insurance
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall31st January 20196th July 2020
Car tax
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall28th November 20186th July 2020

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