Selling your car privately in the UK: paperwork, payments and scams to avoid
How to value, advertise and sell your car privately in the UK, cover the DVLA paperwork, get paid safely and avoid common scams
PCP, hire purchase or paying cash: how to compare the real cost
Compare PCP, hire purchase and cash for buying a car in the UK. Real worked examples, total costs, balloon payments and what happens at the end
Motor finance compensation: should you claim, and how
The FCA has set up a free redress scheme for motor finance agreements from 2007 to 2024. Here is what you need to know before the 2027 deadline
Jaguar's radical reinvention could be the boldest gamble in British car-making history
Jaguar reveals the Type 01 electric GT at £130,000. Motor Mike explains what changed, who it affects and what buyers should watch next
Car deal alert! Massive £11k off a sporty, stylish Cupra Formentor
A new Cupra Formentor VZ1 eHybrid is listed at £31,690, reportedly around £11k off. Here is what we know, what is unclear and what to do
Why Is Petrol Still So Expensive When Oil Has Been This Price Before?
Fuel duty, VAT and retailer margins mean pump prices don't follow oil prices down as fast as they go up. Here's what's really going on
How Much Should a New Car Cost? Here Is Where UK Prices Actually Stand
New car prices in the UK have risen sharply since 2020. Here is what the data shows, what it means for buyers, and what to do next
£150 fine for leaving your car's engine idling in Wales
Wales has raised its engine idling fine from £20 to up to £150. Here is what changed, who it affects and what drivers need to do now
Tesla Roadster Delayed Again: This Time the Weather Gets the Blame
Tesla has postponed its Roadster reveal from 1 October to 15 October 2026. Motor Mike cuts through the spin on what this means for buyers