So you’re under 24 years old and you need to get insurance to cover you to drive a van. Well, the bad news is that, like car insurance, if you are lucky enough to be young in years you are sadly also deemed to be a bit too inexperienced to be a safe bet for many insurance companies. As a result, your premiums are likely to be higher than those for older drivers. The good … [Read more...] about Van insurance for young drivers: How to get the best deal
Motoring
Why the UK’s Car Industry Could be in Trouble
It seems 'uncertainty' has become the buzzword and presiding state of affairs where the UK economy is concerned, and the country's motor industry has not escaped its effects, with the future of the entire sector currently under a cloud of concern following a decline in sales and poor projections for the future. Sales are down Figures released recently by the Society of … [Read more...] about Why the UK’s Car Industry Could be in Trouble
The Upside of Leasing a Car
Despite its popularity, there are still many people who denounce the idea of leasing a car rather than buying one, simply because they don’t know how the process works and are put off by unfamiliar jargon. The reality is, however, that it is surprisingly simple once you get to grips with it, and though there are a few potential drawbacks to consider (as is the case with any … [Read more...] about The Upside of Leasing a Car
VED Changes Explained
On 1st April 2017, the new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) system announced last summer came into effect. The initial reason given for the overhaul was that it would be fairer, with those forking out for more expensive, environmentally cleaner vehicles having less tax to pay than those who opted for more polluting models, whilst also making up for the deficit in the Treasury caused … [Read more...] about VED Changes Explained
The lifetime cost of owning a car [infographic]
Did you know the average British motorist will clock up a staggering 556,764 miles, fork out £168,880, have 1,935 rows - and 2,709 episodes of road rage in their lifetime, according to new research? Researchers studied British motorists revealing the average lifetime of driving, with the typical driver spending nearly seventy thousand pounds on fuel over the course of their … [Read more...] about The lifetime cost of owning a car [infographic]