Making sure you can meet your car payments
Could you go on paying for your car if something happened, leaving you short of money? Or if you bought your car in cash, would you be left with little or no savings to cover unforeseen expenses?...
Could you go on paying for your car if something happened, leaving you short of money? Or if you bought your car in cash, would you be left with little or no savings to cover unforeseen expenses?...
Car hire purchase (HP) is a car finance plan. After paying a relatively low deposit, you hire your car with the option to buy it by the end of the contract. Here are the facts you need to decide wheth...
Saving for a bigger deposit can cut the cost of your next car by hundreds of pounds. Why save? Step 1 – Weigh up...
Reliable performance is a top priority for many car buyers, whether they’re after a new or used car. Here you can find out where to go for the latest research on which cars are least likely to let y...
Using cash or savings will nearly always be the cheapest way to buy a new or used car, but isn’t possible for everyone. Before deciding whether to pay cash or to borrow, make sure you consider the f...
You might not know it, but the two common ways of financing a car are personal contract hire (PCH) and personal contract purchase (PCP). PCH leasing allows you to drive a new car every few years, with...
Choosing petrol or diesel power is one of the first decisions you’ll have to make before buying a new car. What’s going to be best for your type of motoring, for the environment and your wallet...
When buying a new car, you can choose between using a car dealership or a car broker. Both have different advantages and drawbacks, so here are the facts you need to know before deciding. ...
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), but commonly called car tax or road tax, is a big running cost with cars. It can be anything up to £1,000 or more a year, depending on how environmentally-friendly the car ...
Getting a good deal on a new or used car can depend on the time of year you buy it. Make sure you keep an eye on the calendar so you can take advantage of seasonal factors affecting the car trade and ...
If you’ve decided to buy a used car, there are a number of ways you can go about this – some more risky than others. Read on to find out the different pros and cons of buying from a used car deale...
A car should be test driven and inspected before purchase. This is doubly important for a used car, particularly if you’re buying privately. Here you can find out how to test drive a used car and w...
Anyone can and should haggle when buying a vehicle. In fact, 64% of those who tried to negotiate when buying a car were successful, with just 16% of those failing to bag a discount, according to...
Buying a car isn’t just a straight choice between petrol or diesel anymore. If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly car your options now include petrol and diesel hybrids, electric cars...
On this page you’ll find key facts about the manufacturer’s warranty you get with a new car. We also explain used car warranties, with a checklist to help you avoid the expense and disappointment ...
Choosing a new car is exciting, but it’s important not to get carried away. Before reaching a decision, always test drive the car to make sure it feels right for you and your driving needs. Read our...
Finding just the right car can be a challenge, and part of that challenge is deciding how to pay for it. We can help make that challenge easier by walking you through the available payment options to ...
The value of a new car can fall at an alarming rate, although this varies across manufacturers and models. Make sure you know the facts about depreciation then use our simple calculator to find out ho...
Buying a car is no simple decision. From buying outright to buying a car on finance, there are many options. You also have to consider running costs. In fact, it’s probably the second most expe...
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make. However, once you have bought your car, you have to keep it on the road. It’s important to think about how much this is going to cost ...
If you need finance to buy your car, a personal loan from a bank or building society is likely to be the cheapest way of borrowing the money. But remember to look into the pros and cons of personal lo...
Not surprisingly, safety is a major concern for most car buyers. Here we show which cars were the best in class’ models in the 2017 Euro NCAP safety tests. You can also check whether the car you hav...
A personal contract purchase (PCP) is the most popular way of financing a car. It’s often seen as a way of buying a car over three or five years but most people don’t go on to buy th...