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Finance, Warranties and Car History Checks Guide

Options for checking the history of, paying for and protecting your next car explained

How To Buy And Sell

The guide on how to buy and sell cars the hassle-free way

Guide To Company Car Tax

Our BIK calculator will show you what your next company car will cost you and our advice will help you make the most of it

Over the last few years there has been increased interest in vehicle tracking and telematics for organisations that run vehicles.
Should your employer cover the cost of fuel in your company car? And what are the hidden costs?
Your employer may want you to undertake a driver training course, despite you already holding a licence. Why?
If you've been offered a company car through salary sacrifice will it be worth your while, and how does the scheme work?
When you're provided with a company car you need to take care of it, or your employer may bill you for damage.
Road Tax Explained

Use our Road Tax calculator to find out how much VED you will pay in 2011 and 2012

Young Drivers

Advice, information and Advice to help you ditch your L Plates

Buying and selling news

A round up of the latest buying and selling news

Now on the UK market for more than 4 years, the cute looking FIAT 500 is still proving to be a strong seller.
The supermarket giant's venture into used car sales has come to an abrupt end after just a year, with the firm saying it cannot offer customers 'a satisfactory range of vehicles'.
Third generation Audi A6 allroad quattro open to orders priced from £43,150 OTR.
Ask Honest John: Your questions answered

I bought a new car from the forecourt of my local reputable dealer. After 3 months I am still chasing for the registration certificate. I have contacted...
My 3 year old saab 9-5 2.3 turbo estate is about to be written off after an accident. What can i get? It is my 4th Saab and nothing sems to come close...
I got a paking ticket from UKPC firm. I was parked in Riverside Northampton in a disabled spot - I have got a blue badge for my mum, my mum was with me...
I live in the Isle of Man and I'm looking for a new, very cheap to run car. Have been warned off the Hyundai i10 Blue due to the hills on the Island and...
My husband and I love our Honda Accords but they are over 7 years old. We've moved somewhere rural and my poor Type S gets manure in the twin exhausts,...

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