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excess mileage charges
Motoring admin

Do I have to pay excess mileage charges after the Voluntary Termination of a PCP?

Increasing numbers of people who’re struggling to keep up with their car finance payments are applying for Voluntary Terminations. And we’ve been contacted by drivers who want to know where…

By James Foxall14th January 202126th January 2021
car finance payment holiday
Driving

UPDATED: My income has dropped significantly because of COVID-19. Can I take a car finance payment holiday?

A lot of people are suffering financially because of the COVID-19 lockdown. That’s why financial institutions such as mortgage companies are offering customers payment holidays. But with nine out of…

By James Foxall16th April 20209th September 2020
suv car tax
Motoring admin

Is it true SUV car tax will increase from now on? And what about company car tax?

The government is trying to achieve twin goals with car tax. It wants to accelerate the move to electric cars and cut people’s carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, it…

By James Foxall14th April 20206th July 2020
car finance deals
Buying + selling, Motoring admin

Some car finance deals on new models look too good to be true. What’s the catch?

As with any finance, you must pay attention to the detail of car finance deals before you sign on the dotted line. Otherwise, you could be tied into something that…

By James Foxall25th February 20206th July 2020
used electric cars
Buying + selling

How affordable are used electric cars?

Auto Trader is reporting a spike in searches for used electric cars. But drivers who want to switch to electric motoring still only have a very limited choice. And anyone…

By James Foxall5th February 20206th July 2020
used cars
Buying + selling

How should I go about buying used cars?

Replacing your old motor with a different one is exciting. So much so that it’s easy to forget the basics with used cars. If you follow our tips below, you…

By James Foxall1st January 20206th July 2020
pcp car finance
Motoring admin

Are PCP car finance deals better than PCH leasing for a new car?

The Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Personal Contract Hire (PCH) are two ways of financing buying a new car. But while they have two out of three words the same,…

By James Foxall29th October 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
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

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