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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

Glossary for fleet managers: common company car terms explained

Need help to navigate all the confusing company car jargon? Our glossary for fleet managers and comp..

Euan Doig, Mon Jan 01 2024

Dealing with new car delays: how to take control

Been waiting weeks for a new car or car part? It can be very frustrating, but our guide can help you..

Claire Evans, Fri Dec 29 2023

Most common car scams and how to avoid them

Criminals conned motorists out of thousands of pounds in the past year. We look at the latest vehicl..

Claire Evans, Sat Dec 16 2023

How do I tell HMRC that I have a company car?

If you run a fleet car in the UK, you need to let His Majesty's Revenue and Customs know – and if yo..

Euan Doig, Thu Dec 07 2023

The best campervan modifications to upgrade your vehicle

Even the most appealing campervan can be improved with cleverly chosen modifications. Here are six g..

Alex Robbins, Thu Dec 07 2023

What are approved mileage allowance payments (MAPs)?

We explain the mileage allowance payment (MAP) system and give the current payment rates to help emp..

Euan Doig, Mon Dec 04 2023

What is i-Size?

If you're choosing a new child car seat, you'll almost certainly have come across i-Size. But what i..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 21 2023

How to choose a child car seat

Choosing the correct car seat is crucial to ensure your child stays safe – and you stay legal. We re..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 21 2023

Best vans for towing

How much your van can tow depends both on its towing capacity and the power it has available. Here..

Alex Robbins, Thu Oct 03 2019

Your campervan questions answered

Thinking about buying a campervan but nervous about asking the questions that are on your mind? Well..

Alex Robbins, Wed Nov 01 2023

How to find an electric car charger near me

With electric cars becoming increasingly popular, here’s how to locate the nearest charging stations..

Ayisha Gharu, Fri Sep 29 2023

Electric vehicle charging stations: the complete guide

Filling up the batteries of your EV using a public charger is simple, but can require more forward p..

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 11 2023

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

The time taken to charge an electric car can vary from as little as 20 minutes to as much as 24 hour..

Darren Moss, Sat Sep 09 2023

Car clocking - what is it and how to avoid buying a clocked car

Many people assume that the unscrupulous practice of clocking is dead. Yet the number of cars that h..

Claire Evans, Fri Sep 08 2023

How to choose an EV charging cable

A lot of electric cars come with a charging cable, but you might want to buy a spare or one with a d..

Claire Evans, Tue Sep 05 2023

Electric car home charger installation guide

If you’ve recently made the switch to an electric car, you may be looking to install a wallbox charg..

George Hill, Tue Sep 05 2023

How to charge an electric car

You can charge an electric car at home, at work or using a public charging point. But what’s involve..

Steve Huntingford, Fri Aug 25 2023

Can I get Amazon Alexa for my car?

We explain Amazon Alexa Auto and all of its features, plus show you which cars can support it

George Hill, Wed Aug 23 2023

What is the ULEZ car scrappage scheme?

A grant of up to £2000 is now available for all Greater London residents that own a non-compliant ve..

George Hill, Tue Aug 22 2023

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