Car Cost Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides answering the questions UK drivers actually ask. Every guide is written to help you make a better decision.
Car finance basics
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What Is Car Leasing?
Learn what car leasing means in the UK, how it works, what you pay for, and when it makes sense compared with PCP or buying. - Guide
What Is PCP?
Learn what PCP means, how deposits, monthly payments and balloon payments work, and when PCP is better or worse than leasing or HP. - Guide
What Is Hire Purchase (HP)?
Learn how hire purchase works, how it differs from PCP, and when HP makes sense if you want a straightforward route to car ownership. - Guide
What Is Salary Sacrifice for a Car?
Learn how car salary sacrifice works, who it suits, and why electric cars often make the most sense under salary sacrifice schemes. - Guide
Is Car Leasing Halal in the UK?
Wondering if car leasing is halal in the UK? Learn how leasing compares with PCP and HP, what to check before signing, and how to compare the real cost.
Business and eligibility
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What Is a Business Car Lease?
How business car leasing works in the UK, including VAT, tax benefits and eligibility. - Guide
Am I Eligible for a Business Car Lease?
Find out if you're eligible for a business car lease in the UK. Requirements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. - Guide
Can I Lease a Car with Poor Credit in the UK?
Looking for bad credit lease deals in the UK? Learn your options, how poor credit leasing works, and how to improve your chances of approval. - Guide
What Credit Score Do You Need to Lease a Car?
Learn how credit checks work for car leasing, whether there is a minimum score, and what to do if your credit history is not perfect.
Lease end and ownership
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What Happens at the End of a Car Lease?
Learn what happens when a car lease ends in the UK, including inspections, fair wear and tear, mileage charges and what to do before collection day. - Guide
Does a lease car need an MOT before you hand it back?
Whether a lease car needs an MOT before hand-back depends on its registration date, not the lease. GB and Northern Ireland rules, costs and what to check. - Guide
Can You Buy a Car at the End of a Lease?
Wondering whether you can buy your leased car at the end? Learn when the answer is usually no, and what alternatives may still exist.
EV costs and charging
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Is an EV Cheaper Than Petrol?
Compare total running costs of electric vs petrol cars in the UK, including charging, servicing and tax. - Guide
Public EV Charging Costs in the UK
How much does it cost to charge an EV at public chargers in the UK? How prices work, cost per mile, and how to reduce your charging bill.
Running costs and tax
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Company Car Tax Explained (UK)
A plain-English guide to company car tax in the UK, including BIK rates, P11D values and how much you'll pay. - Guide
How to Keep Car Insurance Costs Down
Practical tips for UK drivers to reduce car insurance premiums. Learn when to quote, how comparison sites work, and what mistakes to avoid. - Guide
Cost Per Mile UK
How much does it cost per mile to drive in the UK? Compare petrol, diesel and EV running costs with worked examples. - Guide
UK Fuel Prices: How to Find Cheaper Petrol and Diesel
How to find and compare cheaper petrol and diesel in the UK, how the government's Fuel Finder scheme works, and E10 versus E5 explained.