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
Running Costs
Full service or interim service: what your car actually needs
Find out what an interim and full service include, how to choose between them, what each costs in 2026, and when to skip or add one
Electric and Hybrid
Public charging costs explained: slow, fast and ultra-rapid, and how to pay less
UK public EV charging costs range from 54p to 92p/kWh in 2026. Here is how to avoid the highest rates and cut your bills
Electric and Hybrid
Used electric car buying checklist: battery health, history and the questions to ask
A practical step-by-step checklist for buying a used EV in the UK: battery health, charging history, warranty transfer, home charger compatibility and pric
Running Costs
Cheap, mid-range or premium tyres: what the cost per mile really looks like
Budget, mid-range or premium tyres? Motor Mike breaks down the real cost per mile, braking distance evidence and when it pays to spend more
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
MOT and the Law
How to appeal a parking charge or penalty notice, and when it is worth it
A plain-English guide to the appeal process for council penalty charge notices and private parking charges, with time limits and evidence tips
Electric and Hybrid
Hybrid or plug-in hybrid: which suits short commutes and which does not
A plain-English guide to self-charging hybrids and plug-in hybrids, including real-world fuel costs and which type suits your daily drive
MOT and the Law
Failed your MOT? What happens next and when you can still drive away
Dangerous, major and minor MOT failures explained: when you can drive, the 10 working day retest rule, fines and what happens to your insurance