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Our advice section has the answers to your motoring questions, whether you're buying, selling, or just looking to reduce your motoring bills. And you can even contact us for help with car-related problems

What is the speed limit for a van?

If you’re driving a commercial vehicle, you can’t legally drive as fast as you can in a car. Here's..

Euan Doig, Wed Mar 06 2024

Is it good to buy an ex fleet car – and what should I look out for?

If you’re in the market for a used car, it could be worth looking at an example that began life as a..

Euan Doig, Mon Mar 04 2024

Is it possible to avoid paying company car tax in the UK?

Behind every great fleet car is a company car tax bill. So how can you avoid shelling out lots of ca..

Euan Doig, Wed Feb 28 2024

Is a company car, van or pick-up truck cheapest for BIK tax?

If you drive for your job, your employer might offer you a company car – but would a company van or..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 26 2024

Is it worth getting a company car or is a car allowance better?

A company car sounds great but is it the best option for you? Here we explain the pros and cons of a..

Euan Doig, Thu Feb 22 2024

What type of licence do you need to drive a van?

You can drive most vans on a car licence, but there are exceptions. Here's everything you need to kn..

What Car? team, Fri Feb 16 2024

Can I charge an electric car for free?

If you’re prepared to track them down, there are still chargers that will let you top up your electr..

Stuart Milne, Wed Feb 14 2024

What tax do I have to pay on a van in the UK?

The amount of tax you pay on your van depends on the type of vehicle and how you use it. Here's ever..

Euan Doig, Wed Feb 14 2024

Do you need to buy EV tyres for your electric car?

Electric cars can be more demanding on their tyres than petrol or diesel models, but does this limit..

Claire Evans, Sat Feb 03 2024

Duty of care advice for fleet managers and company car drivers

Fleet managers and company car drivers have a duty of care to make sure employees and the public are..

Euan Doig, Wed Jan 31 2024

Fleet cars: What is fair wear and tear for a company car?

Leased company cars are usually covered by a fair wear and tear policy, with penalties if vehicles a..

Euan Doig, Wed Jan 31 2024

Complete guide to ULEZ: expansion, maps, costs & criticisms

The Ultra Low Emission Zone expanded across Greater London in August 2023. Here's what the changes m..

Claire Evans, Mon Jan 29 2024

What is GAP insurance and how much should you pay for it?

Nine out of 10 new car buyers are paying too much when they take out GAP insurance, which covers the..

Claire Evans, Mon Jan 29 2024

Best new car warranties

From length of coverage to willingness to pay for repairs, we compare the cover provided by the stan..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 24 2024

What is business contract hire (BCH) and what are the pros and cons?

Fleet car managers often use business contract hire to finance company cars, but is it right for you..

Euan Doig, Sat Jan 20 2024

Which car finance option is best for my company car fleet? Options explained

We explain business leasing, contract hire, contract purchase, sale and leaseback, and employee owne..

Euan Doig, Sat Jan 20 2024

Winter driving guide 2024: how to prepare your car for winter

Short days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..

Stuart Milne, Sat Jan 13 2024

ZEV mandate: 22% of new cars must be electric this year

New legislation has just come into force requiring all UK car manufacturers to meet targets for new..

George Hill, Thu Jan 04 2024

Extended car warranty guide 2024

An extended warranty can give you peace of mind if you own or are buying a car that’s a few years ol..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 03 2024

Can I use a company car for personal journeys? The rules explained

The short answer is yes, fleet car drivers can use a company car for personal journeys – but they mu..

Euan Doig, Tue Jan 02 2024

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