Car tax bands: everything you need to know | Carbuyer
Nov 4, 2024 · Here are the key points to remember: All petrol and diesel cars registered from 1 April 2017 pay a flat annual VED rate of £190 (reduced to £180 for alternative fuel cars, £0 for EVs).
Cat S and Cat N cars explained: guide to buying an insurance write …
May 15, 2024 · After the insurer decides to not repair the vehicle – i.e, write it off – the damage is categorised under the Cat A, B, S or N labels to signify the level of damage and whether the car can be ...
Ford EcoBoost engines: reliability, problems and should you buy …
Nov 5, 2024 · Ford EcoBoost is the name given to a series of petrol engines used across Ford’s lineup, from small superminis up to sports cars and big SUVs.EcoBoost engines make use of turbocharging and ...
Engine size explained: what size engine do you need? - Carbuyer
Sep 27, 2024 · A car with a four-cylinder engine, each cylinder with a volume of 250cc (cubic centimetres), would equate to a 1,000cc engine – more commonly referred to as 1.0-litre.
Speed awareness course: cost, who’s eligible, and how long
Oct 31, 2024 · Even the most careful drivers can occasionally exceed the limit due to a momentary lapse in focus. With speed cameras becoming more common and new 20mph limits being introduced in many urban areas ...
What is a DSG gearbox? Problems, cost and cars with a DSG
Aug 19, 2024 · Manual or automatic gearbox – which is best? DSG stands for ‘direct-shift gearbox’ and it’s a type of dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The ‘DSG’ name is specific to the Volkswagen Group ...
The best Japanese cars you can buy in 2024 - Carbuyer
Aug 8, 2024 · The Honda Civic was revolutionary when it first appeared in 1972, serving as a low-cost, fuel-sipping mode of transport for the masses. Over 50 years later, the 11th-generation Civic has grown in ...
How to change ownership of a vehicle | Carbuyer
Apr 19, 2023 · How to buy or transfer a personalised number plate. It’s important to clarify the difference between being the owner and the ‘registered keeper’ of a car.
MG ZS review | Carbuyer
Sep 20, 2024 · The name of the game for MG is affordability, though, and despite the extra hybrid tech, it’s not crept up in price; the MG ZS Hybrid+ starts from just £21,995 in entry-level SE trim, making it ...
What is a V5C? Your car’s log book explained - Carbuyer
Apr 18, 2024 · Any major modifications – including to the colour, engine, engine cylinder capacity, fuel type, chassis or body shell (replaced or modified), seating capacity or the weight of a van or campervan ...