Car Ownership Uk

Driving Licence Renewal at 70: UK Rules and Eyesight Test Plans

UK drivers renew their licence free at 70, then every 3 years, by self-declaration. A closed DfT consultation proposed mandatory eyesight tests instead; the government's response is still pending.

15 Jul 2026 · 10 min read

UK MOT and Vehicle Tax: Annual Renewal Process

The annual MOT and vehicle tax process: when each is due, how to check status online, the consequences of missing either, and the typical cost ranges.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

UK Car Leasing vs Buying Compared

Leasing versus buying a car in the UK: the cost structure of a personal contract hire (PCH), what is included in the monthly payment, what happens at the end, and where leasing tends to beat outright purchase on total cost.

16 Jun 2026 · 12 min read

UK Electric Car Ownership: Costs, Charging, Tax

The realities of UK electric car ownership: charging infrastructure, home charging costs, public charging networks, vehicle tax treatment from April 2025, and the typical total cost of ownership versus comparable petrol vehicles.

16 Jun 2026 · 13 min read

UK Driving Licence Categories Explained

The categories on a UK driving licence and what each entitles the holder to drive. The article covers category B (cars), the common motorcycle and trailer categories, and the conditions applied at age 70 and beyond.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

UK Car Running Costs: Real Annual Breakdown

A breakdown of the real annual running cost of a UK car: fuel or electricity, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT, servicing, tyres, and parking. The article uses cost ranges rather than single figures because real costs vary sharply with use pattern.

16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read

UK Car Ownership: The Complete Cost-of-Ownership Guide

A complete cost-of-ownership guide for UK drivers: purchase cost, depreciation, fuel or electricity, insurance, MOT and vehicle tax, servicing, and the finance options that affect the total bill. Designed to make the true annual cost visible.

16 Jun 2026 · 13 min read

UK Car Insurance Types: TPO, TPFT, Comprehensive

The three levels of UK car insurance: third party only, third party fire and theft, and comprehensive. The article explains what each covers, the difference in policy add-ons, and the main exclusions to check.

16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read

UK Car Finance vs Cash Purchase Compared

When car finance is the right choice and when cash purchase wins on total cost. The article covers the implied interest in PCP and HP deals, the consumer protection differences, and the opportunity cost of using cash.

16 Jun 2026 · 12 min read