How much is my car worth?
Are you trying to work out a car’s value? There’s a good chance that finding out what a particular car is worth is giving you a bit of a headache – after all, there are so many different places to look.
Everything you need to know about comprehensive car insurance
Even the safest and most experienced drivers on the road can become involved in a traffic accident, and when they do it’s good to know you’re covered. If you’re injured or your car needs repairs to get it back on the move, it’s a comfort knowing you’ve got a policy in place that means you won’t have to come up with large sums of money at short notice. However, when an accident involves other motorists as well, it can be worthwhile having a policy that helps out with any potential costs to a third party’s vehicle as well as your own.
The History Of Number Plates
Number plates on vehicles serve a common purpose to identify the vehicle on roads in the UK and around the world. Here we take a look at the history of car registrations and the DVLA.
How to Reduce Car Depreciation: The Ultimate Insider Guide
‘Depreciation’ is the term that’s used to describe the falling value of cars over time. Aside from classic cars, generally speaking; the older a car is, the less it’s going to be worth. Depreciation is almost always the biggest cost involved with owning a car.
Salvage Auction & Insurance Write Off Categories Explained
Car.co.uk explains the different types of categories a car might have at salvage auctions. Insurers often categorise cars based on their condition for salvage auctions with categories including Cat A, Cat B, Cat C, Cat D, Cat N & Cat S.
UK Number Plate Area Codes
Most people know that a vehicle’s number plate will tell you when a car was first registered – but fewer people realise that a number plate can actually tell you where a car was registered too.
Insuring a Category N Car: A Complete Guide
Cat N cars can be a cheap alternative for many motorists but should not be purchased without knowing the full facts. It is also possible to insure a cat n car. Here, Car.co.uk breaks down the topic of insuring a cat n car.
A Guide To Category N Cars
Category N, often referred to as ‘Cat N’, is a term used by car insurance providers to describe the severity of damage to a car that has had to be written off. Generally speaking, a Cat N car will have sustained significant damage - usually in an accident - but not to its chassis or structural frame.
The best 4x4 vehicles
It used to be that 4-wheel drive cars were created with farmers and mountain rescue services in mind; big, tough vehicles with plenty of grip – but few luxuries. Today though, all that’s changed. We take a look at the best 4x4's of 2020 in a range of categories including the new range of electronic SUV's.
The best electric cars
A few years ago, a lot of people felt that electric cars were an overly-expensive option – especially considering their often-limited range. Now though, the perception of electric vehicles is changing. The cost of electric cars is dropping – and, as battery technology develops along with alternative fuel cells are discovered – the range that even the cheapest electric car will cover is increasing significantly.
Car tax bands, prices & information
This article includes all the very latest information relating to car tax – including changes made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in April 2020. Lots of online information doesn’t currently cover these important adjustments – so be careful to make sure you’re reading up to date information.
Used car warranties explained
Each year more than a million vehicles are rendered unprotected when their original manufacturer's warranty expires. When this happens, car owners become exposed to the risk of expensive repair costs coming out of the blue and running up bills that range from hundreds to even thousands of pounds.
Multi-car insurance explained
Multicar insurance is a cost-effective option offered by most car insurers that typically covers up to five vehicles on a single policy.
A guide to cancelling car insurance
Cancelling your car insurance policy is always possible, but how this affects you financially will depend on when you cancel and the terms and conditions of your insurance provider.
How to sell a private number plate
For many car owners here in the UK, acquiring a personalised number plate adds a bespoke touch to a vehicle, for others it’s a statement of status and success, while some use them to mark an occasion. The royal family is no exception with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pulling away from their wedding in a car bearing the plate “JU5T WED”. In the last 25 years, the UK has seen a boom in the trade of personalised plates with the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) making a small fortune for the Treasury in sales, not to mention the rare and famous plates that sell at auction for staggering sums.
What is GAP insurance?
Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance covers the difference between the total value of your vehicle and how much your car insurer will pay you if an unfortunate circumstance should occur.
How to work out the cost of your car tax
Cars first started to be taxed in 1920 when local councils registered all vehicles. Today, the official name for road tax is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and it applies to most cars. However, the rate you pay depends on a number of factors, and it’s a little more complex than it was a century ago. Read on to discover how to calculate how much is your car tax.
How to properly maintain your car
With car maintenance, it’s important to make sure your car is properly maintained if you want it to last as long as you’d expect it to and if you want to avoid costly repairs and the inconvenience that comes with breakdowns. A car that’s well taken care of can also be more fuel efficient, and therefore less expensive to run than a vehicle that is neglected.
Guide to temporary car insurance
Temporary car insurance, otherwise known as short term car insurance is possible and may be suitable for you in certain situations. In the UK, it’s illegal to drive without car insurance and doing so could land you with a hefty fine and six points on your licence. If you don’t own a car, you are unlikely to have or need your own car insurance, but what if you want to borrow a car? What if you do have a car and want to lend it to a friend? These are just a few of the reasons why you might be looking for short term cover.
How to buy cars at auction
If you carry out a little research first, you may find car auctions an enjoyable way of securing a used car for a lower price tag. If you’re able to keep your head in the fast-paced environment of the auction house, can stay focused on what you want and are prepared to run a comprehensive vehicle history check on the prize you’re after, then a bargain-priced car could well be yours for the taking.
