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Man’s best friend might be your driving license’s worst enemy! Driving with your dog’s head out the window could land you a fine, or ban

It’s a sight that makes many of us smile and feel that sense of second-hand joy, but letting your dog hang its head out the window could cost you your driving licence. There’s a slightly ambiguous rule of the Highway Code that means that drivers who…

April 5, 2023

Government needs to take action as 80 percent of UK drivers won’t buy electric vehicles due to rise in electricity costs

A staggering 80 percent of UK drivers won’t be purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) due to rising costs and lack of government support, according to research released today. The revealing statistics, commissioned by used car buying service, ChooseMyCar.com, are part of a larger study into driver beliefs around…

April 1, 2023

Buying a car with a personal loan

If you’re currently in the market for a new car, then it’s likely you’ve taken a look at many different ways to finance it. Very few of us can afford to purchase a car outright, and let’s face it, those who can probably wouldn’t have clicked on an…

March 30, 2023

Can you finance a car with a bad credit score ?

When it comes to buying your next car, it’s understandable if you’re a little nervous. After all, it’s a lot of money and potentially will be your biggest monthly payment for a long time if you choose a finance option. It’s no wonder that in an independent survey…

March 30, 2023

How can you find out your credit score?

Have you been looking at getting a car on finance recently? Perhaps you’re considering a few options, but you’re not quite sure whether you want to apply for finance yet. Maybe something holding you back is that you’re nervous about being rejected. We get it. We’ve…

March 30, 2023

Paying for a car – how to reduce your monthly repayment amount

If you’re in the market for a new car then you may have a few concerns about how you’re going to pay for it. More specifically, you might be considering how to reduce your monthly repayment amount. Ultimately, this is the only figure that matters if you’re looking…

March 30, 2023

How can you finance a car?

Buying a car is a big purchase. It’s not one that anybody should jump into lightly, and requires a lot of thought. Whether you’re stuck trying to figure out what car to buy, what brand you like best, or what is the most functional for your family, you…

March 30, 2023

Can you get car finance without a deposit?

We hear you’re in the market for a new car! Well, congratulations – or perhaps commiserations if you were rather attached to your old vehicle. Personally, we feel that getting a new car should be an exciting process, although we understand why for some it can be daunting.

March 30, 2023

What does HP, APR and PCP mean when buying a car?

If you’ve been looking at car finance deals lately, you’ve probably seen a lot of jargon out there which has made things a little unclear. And if you’re buying your first car on finance, this can make things a little bit daunting. You want to understand things clearly,…

March 30, 2023

How much do electric vehicles cost?

It’s no secret that buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases you will make. If you’re not paying for it outright, as far as monthly bills go, it’s probably high on your list if you purchased the vehicle on finance. But with electric…

March 30, 2023

Do car salespeople turn you off taking out car finance?

Here at ChooseMyCar.com, we’ve recently been doing some research into UK driver habits. The results are full of the juicy stuff we like to hear about (how many of you admit to flipping the vs at other drivers), but there was one statistic we found particularly interesting.

March 28, 2023

Electric vehicle charging locations

If you’re looking for a new car, then you may have browsed in the electric vehicle (EV) section. While electric vehicles have been around for a long time, unless you’re a car enthusiast you’re probably not fluent in the pros and cons of owning an EV. Of course…

March 3, 2023