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We love number crunching here at HPI, and we especially love to see how different cars compare when it comes to running costs and depreciation. As we’ve written before, many buyers assume that rival cars cost much the same to run and that they lose value at much the same rate, but nothing could be … Continued
There are many costs associated with owning a car, and many are often overlooked. It’s important to understand and consider all costs, before you commit to buying a car.
The rules of the road are there for a good reason – to keep everyone safe on the UK’s highways: cars, pedestrians, cyclists and more. Many of the rules in the Highway Code are legal requirements too, so breaking them is a criminal offence. Yet, it’s not unusual for drivers to think it’s OK to … Continued
What gets Britain’s drivers angry? We carried out a survey to find out why they lose their rag, how this anger affects them and what they do about it.
What are the top 20 cars that have held their value since 2010.
What makes a good driver? Is it mindset, skill or knowledge? What’s the two second rule? How well do you read the road?
With identity theft on the rise and data privacy top of mind, there’s never been a better time to create a secure digital identity.
We recently did a survey into car ownership it threw up some fascinating results…
Use our new free tool to find the 5 fastest selling cars in a specific UK region along with their average selling prices.
How important is the service history when it comes to buying or selling a car. How is the car’s value affected and what kind of service history should it have?
The first Low Emissions Zone was introduced in London a decade ago, air pollution has become more of a problem across the UK which is why more local authorities are introducing their own LEZs, CAZs and ULEZs.
Future Classics has been compiled by using real-world used car adverts from around the UK; you can even see how many adverts there are for each car and where in the UK the car for sale is based.
If you bought your car on PCP but your finances have gone awry, a Voluntary Termination might be an option worth considering. Read our post to find out what you can do and what it might cost to terminate the agreement.
We’ve looked into UK driver’s perceptions of urgency in regards to dashboard warning lights and have discovered which lights we’re most likely to ignore.
If you plan on keeping your brightly coloured car for more than a couple of years, be aware that its value might not stay as bright as its paintwork!
We’ve looked into the cost of rush hour traffic in different cities around the UK and how many hours an individual spends in traffic delays each year…
For years, the golden rule that has applied when buying a car is that you should always try before you buy, yet an increasing number of consumers are prepared to purchase a new or second-hand vehicle without first putting it to the test. As part of our research into the future of motoring, we quizzed … Continued
Now the sun has finally put in a long overdue appearance, we’ve compiled a list of convertibles that motorists can pick up for under £10k. Motoring expert Clive Wilson* identifies ten cars that are relatively cheap to acquire, great for enjoying the sunshine and could even potentially be a good investment in some cases. Here’s … Continued
