All my daughter’s friends have a VW Polo. Are they a good used car?
The VW Polo has been around since 1975 and has built a solid reputation as a good first car. It’s one of the UK’s best-selling models and vies with the…
Tag: small cars
How do I check the depreciation of cars?
Depreciation is the rate at which a car loses its value. It’s frequently called the hidden cost of motoring because on an annual basis it can amount to more than…
My DPF light is on, what does it mean?
Every modern diesel car sold in the EU since 2009 has a DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter. This is a component located in the car’s exhaust system that’s designed to…
Why are some car dealers stuck in the 1970s?
We routinely bash car dealers in surveys for being untrustworthy. A recent experience shows such reports may have a point. A family friend is 18, in the RAF. As a…
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…