UK car buying, selling & owning advice for 2026

PCP finance: Your complete guide

A Personal Contract Purchase agreement — or PCP for short — is a popular way to finance car purchases but is it always the best option? Here's what you need to know.

Mis-sold PCP car finance? Find out how to claim compensation

If you bought a car on PCP or Hire Purchase before 28 Jan 2021 you could claim £1000s in compensation. Here's your complete guide.

Car credit checks: How to check and improve your credit score

Suffering from a low credit score could prevent you from buying cars on finance, but all isn't lost. Here's your complete guide to both accessing and improving your credit report.

Halal car finance: Your complete guide

Halal or Islamic car finance is a way to spread the cost of a car with no interest being charged. But there are other costs that mean it isn’t any cheaper than conventional finance or leasing. Here’s what you need to know. 

Log book and payday loans: Why they are best avoided

Recent years have seen a huge growth in people taking out loans using a vehicle as security or based on their next pay day — but they cause more problems than they solve.