Car security experts Thatcham Research have launched a new vehicle safety rating scheme relating to the relay-theft risk that many UK motorists currently face. Out of the 11 models reviewed and tested by Thatcham, six were described as ‘poor’ in terms of their lack of built-in security measures to stop car thieves hacking the keyless…
As the popularity of electric cars becomes more and more common in the UK, we decided to find out which models – both ‘all electric’ and hybrids – are the most popular. The popularity of certain cars is often measured by sales figures, but they don’t necessarily tell the full story when it comes to…
Many car finance customers are paying over £1,000 extra in interest charges because of commission incentives, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Finance arrangements are becoming increasingly popular as they allow motorists to spread the cost of buying a car. While another option is to take out a personal loan to cover the cost…
Online retailing giant Amazon is giving UK shoppers £5 of all orders for one day only. To claim the discount, you need to place an order before midnight tonight (Tuesday 19 March 2019): Amazon was recently voted the UK’s favourite retailer at the Retail Week Awards, and is thanking UK customers with a special…
Deciding how to buy a car is not a quick or easy decision – you need to weigh up your options and work out exactly what purchase method is right for you and your circumstances. Below we’ve outlined all the ways you can buy a car, to help you find the best way for you….
Hundreds of headteachers across the UK are piloting bans on parents driving their children to school in an effort to reduce the levels of harmful car pollution. Thousands of schools are expected to follow suit and ban the ‘school run’, and campaigners want the ban to be introduced across the country. With car fumes linked…
If you are currently researching and comparing car insurance policies, or have recently taken out a new policy, you will probably have noticed how keen car insurance companies are to get you to add something called motor legal protection to your policy. As with all optional extras, motor legal protection comes with an added cost…
Constituencies in Bradford and Birmingham have topped a new list of where in the country drivers are most likely to be involved in a collision with an uninsured driver. New research by Direct Line car insurance has revealed the UK hotspots for uninsured drivers – with the top five dominated by areas in Bradford and…
New research of 23 million MOT test results has revealed the average mileage driven by UK motorists has fallen again, down 10% from a decade ago. Data from every MOT test carried out in the UK in 2017 was released by the Department for Transport, and shows that cars were driven an average of 7,134…
The mis-selling of pensions is fast becoming the next big mis-selling scandal to hit UK consumers, following the billions that have been paid out for mis-sold PPI in the past few years. Claims for mis-sold SIPPs led to total payouts of £105 million in 2016/17, which grew to £405 million in 2017/19 – with affected…