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How Much Does It Truly Cost To Own A Car?

18th February 202115th January 2020

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Most of us already have cars, but some of you might not have one. Up until now, you’ve not needed a personal vehicle as you can walk everywhere or get public transport. But, the situation has changed – maybe you’re starting a family or have moved to a new place – and you need to buy a car.

It’s a big moment and a very serious financial decision. As such, you’re curious to see how much it genuinely costs to own a car. Well, I can’t give you any specific figures, but I can show you some of the main costs you’ll incur, which will let you go out and do some further research to figure out how much car ownership costs.

How to Spot a Stolen or Unsafe Used Car

18th February 20214th January 2020

Collaborative Post¦ Car purchases can be one of the biggest expenses that you deal with, even when buying second hand. You could be spending hundreds or thousands on buying a car, so you need to make sure you’re buying something reliable. Buying a car from a dealership is often the best way to go, but you can be tempted by some great deals from people selling their car privately. It can be an easy way to buy the car you need, especially if you’re looking for an affordable price. However, it certainly won’t end up being as affordable as you thought if it turns out the car is stolen.

Mummy Motoring: Coping With Learning To Drive Later In Life

18th February 202130th October 2019

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Collaborative Post¦ There comes a point in life that we have to learn how to drive. And if you are someone who’s been actively putting it off for so long, but now you’ve got to ferry your kids to and from birthday parties all of the time, learning to drive can be a lifesaver, but it can also be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever undergo. Don’t fear! Let’s help you through this process.

Choosing the Best Used Cars for Families

15th July 2019

Collaborative Post¦ When you have children, we all know that our priorities shift. No longer are we the most important things in our own lives, but these precious little people that we’ve brought into the world.

With this comes a lot of sacrifices, things like expensive clothing and that non-essential household item that you convince yourself that you need, but don’t really, are out, and in are more practical purchases like a good vacuum cleaner (you’ll definitely need one).

Another thing that’ll need to change is the car you drive. Gone are the days of two-seaters and cars purchased on how fast they go, or what they look like. Now, you need one that’s spacious, practical, has good mileage and space to fit a pram and a car seat.

However, you don’t want to spend too much, as this would render it impractical. With so many used cars sold in the UK, here are what we’d consider to be the top three used cars for families.

Tips for Making Your Fuel Last Longer

5th September 202310th October 2018

Motoring is a huge expense and particularly when you have to run the kids around every day. It is for this reason why it is worth every parent looking at ways that they can cut back on this expense. Fuel is a major expense and also one of the areas that you could be making big savings – read on for a few different ways that you can make your next tank last a lot longer.