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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

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Motoring admin

I want to switch to two wheels. What moped licence do I need?

Our reader lives in the London low emissions zone and wants to stop using their car for a short but awkward daily commute, taking a scooter instead. The moped licence…

By James Foxall3rd May 20225th May 2022
car tax more expensive
Headline feature, Motoring admin

Why is car tax more expensive on our current Ford Fiesta than our previous one with the same engine?

The world of car tax is a strange one. Our reader has a Ford Fiesta with a 999cc EcoBoost engine. His current annual tax bill is £155. Yet on his…

By James Foxall7th April 202212th May 2022
multiple recalls
Motoring admin

I’ve owned a car for 16 months and it’s had multiple recalls. Is this normal? Should I still have confidence in the car?

Our reader bought a brand-new Toyota Yaris Cross in November 2020. Since then the car has had three recalls. They want to know if it’s normal for brand new cars…

By James Foxall24th March 202212th May 2022
salary sacrifice
Motoring admin

My company is offering a salary sacrifice scheme for a car. Is this a good way to run a new car?

Salary sacrifice schemes have been around for a few years now. In the most basic terms, the employee gives up a portion of their salary. In return the company puts…

By James Foxall3rd March 202221st April 2022
cost of car insurance
Motoring admin

I always shop around but why is the cost of car insurance still rising?

Insurance is one of those motoring must-haves. A bit like fuel, we don’t like paying for it but nonetheless have to. Until recently, motor insurance costs were dropping as rapidly…

By James Foxall3rd February 202223rd March 2022
charge an electric car
Featured posts, Motoring admin

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

The EVHS is the Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme (EVHS). It was put in place to encourage drivers to buy electric cars by reducing the cost of having a home charging…

By James Foxall22nd December 202110th February 2022
insurance admin fee
Motoring admin

I’ve been charged insurance admin fees for changing some personal details. Is this legal?

You’re not alone to be infuriated by insurers charging on top of your premium for extra services. Insurance admin fees are one of the bugbears for the modern driver and…

By James Foxall14th December 202110th February 2022
cost of car insurance
Motoring admin

The cost of car insurance seems to be falling? Why? And will it keep coming down?

Our reader is right. The price of insurance is falling which is good news at a time when we’re seeing costs increasing elsewhere in our daily life. But why’s it…

By James Foxall18th November 20216th January 2022
fair settlement
Motoring admin

What’s a fair settlement for the new Nissan Qashqai I recently rejected?

Our reader began leasing a brand-new Nissan Qashqai in February. The car suffered the same fault seven times between April and October. As they are entitled to do, the reader…

By James Foxall21st October 20214th January 2022
125cc bike on a motorway
Featured posts, Motoring admin

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?

The Highway Code does say that L drivers are allowed on dual carriageways and motorways. But there are very specific circumstances, and signs when you’re about to join a motorway…

By James Foxall14th September 202114th April 2022

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