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Rip-off Watch: the 30% APR hiding behind paying your car insurance monthly
In February 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority published the final report of its premium finance market study, and one figure in it should stop you paying your car insurance monthly without checking the small…
Skoda Enyaq in 2026: the practical family EV that undercuts the German badges
When Skoda published its final UK prices and specifications for the new Enyaq in March 2025, my first thought was that the…
Renault Scenic E-Tech running costs in 2026: what UK drivers really pay
I've spent the past fortnight picking apart the numbers on the Renault Scenic E-Tech, and 2026 is exactly the year to do…
Mercedes EQE on salary sacrifice in 2026: does the executive EV add up on a UK scheme?
I've spent the week back inside Fleet Alliance's salary-sacrifice calculator, which as of June 2026 lists the Mercedes EQE among the cars…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 on salary sacrifice in 2026: still the sweet spot for company-car drivers?
I keep coming back to one worked example when people ask me whether the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is still worth doing through…
Used Kia Niro EV review: the budget family electric buy that still makes sense in 2026
When The Independent crowned the Kia Niro EV "best for families" in its 2026 used electric car roundup, I nodded along before…
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Tesla Model S and X: the 3-year residual risk
A used Tesla Model S or X looks cheap, but production is ending, UK volumes are thin and values keep sliding. Why a 3-year-old example is a residual risk.
