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Electric vs Petrol Cars
Compare the real cost of owning an EV vs petrol car in the UK.
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Running a car is one of the biggest ongoing costs for most UK households, and the right choice depends on far more than the purchase price. Fuel, insurance, road tax, servicing and depreciation all add up, and they vary widely between petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars.
Our car comparisons and calculators help you weigh up the real cost of each option for your own mileage and circumstances, from electric versus petrol to PCP versus HP finance, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you rather than a salesperson's pitch.
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Hybrid vs Electric Cars
Compare hybrid and fully electric cars for cost, charging and practicality.
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PCP vs HP Finance
Compare PCP and HP car finance, including ownership, payments and final costs.
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Lease vs Buy Car
Compare leasing with buying a car, including monthly cost and flexibility.
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New vs Used Car
Compare new and used cars, including depreciation, warranty and long-term value.
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Car Finance vs Cash
Compare financing a car with paying cash from savings.
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Repair vs Replace Your Car
Compare fixing your current car with replacing it.
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Owning vs Leasing a Van
Compare buying and leasing a van for UK traders and small businesses.
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Petrol vs Diesel Car
Compare petrol and diesel cars for running cost, mileage and clean air zone risk.
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Comprehensive vs Third Party Insurance
Compare comprehensive and third party car insurance, including cover level, extras and why comprehensive can be cheaper.
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Electric vs Petrol Car Calculator
Estimate fuel, charging and ownership costs for EV and petrol cars.
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PCP vs HP Car Finance Calculator
Compare PCP and HP finance payments, balloon payments and total cost.
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Which Insurance Companies Do Not Ask About Criminal Convictions?
Published 20 Jun 2026
Which insurance companies do not ask about criminal convictions? Most only ask about unspent convictions, and spent ones do not need declaring. Here is what you must disclose and how to get covered.
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Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car: The UK Checklist
Published 17 Jun 2026
The questions to ask when buying a used car can save you from an expensive mistake. Here is what to ask about history, condition, paperwork and price, and the red flags to watch for.
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Show Me, Tell Me Questions: All 21 Questions and Answers
Published 15 Jun 2026
Show me, tell me questions are the vehicle safety questions in the UK driving test. Here are all 21 official DVSA questions and answers, when each is asked, and what a wrong answer costs.
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How Does Courtesy Car Insurance Work? UK Guide
Published 15 Jun 2026
How does courtesy car insurance work? Most comprehensive policies give you a temporary car while yours is repaired after a claim. Here is what is covered, who can drive it, and the catches.
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What Age Can You Drive in the UK? Every Minimum Age Explained
Published 15 Jun 2026
What age can you drive in the UK? It is 17 for a car, 16 for a moped, and 16 for some drivers on PIP. Here is every minimum age, plus the learner rules, explained.
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Can I Drive Someone Else's Car? UK Insurance Rules Explained
Published 15 Jun 2026
Comprehensive insurance does not automatically let you drive someone else's car in the UK. Here is when you are covered, the limits to watch, and how to borrow one legally.
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How do I work out the real cost of a car?
Look beyond the purchase price at fuel or charging, insurance, road tax, servicing, repairs and depreciation. Our calculators bring these together so you can compare options on a like-for-like basis.
Is an electric car cheaper than petrol?
Often yes on fuel and servicing, especially with home charging and higher mileage, but EVs usually cost more upfront. Our electric vs petrol comparison and calculator show the break-even point for your mileage.
Which car finance option is best?
It depends on whether you want to own the car, your budget and your mileage. Our PCP vs HP and lease vs buy comparisons explain the trade-offs in plain English.