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.
These guides explain the detail behind the decisions before you compare options or run the numbers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Published 15 Jun 2026
Offered a speed awareness course after a speeding ticket? Most cost between £80 and £120, around the same as the fine but without the points. Here is what you pay and if it is worth it.
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Published 15 Jun 2026
Having two insurance policies on the same car is legal in the UK, but it rarely pays off and often happens by accident. Here is how dual insurance actually works, why it will not double your payout-
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Published 15 Jun 2026
Learn how to check if a car is insured in the UK for free using askMID. Check your own vehicle, what to do after an accident, and why the DVLA won't tell you.
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Published 8 Jun 2026
Understand home and public EV charging costs with UK examples.
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Published 8 Jun 2026
Learn how PCP car finance works, including deposits, balloon payments and options.
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Published 12 Jun 2026
A plain-English guide to UK car running costs.
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