Tag: car-insurance

Buying a used car is the easy bit — driving it home legally is where people come unstuck. Here's the paperwork you need in place first, from insurance and tax to the green V5C slip and a valid MOT.

Passed your test and wondering where to start? Here's how to pick a first car that won't bankrupt you on insurance, what to check before you hand over any money, and the mistakes that catch out most new drivers.

The purchase price is only the start. Here's a realistic breakdown of insurance, road tax, MOT, servicing, tyres and fuel — plus a simple annual ballpark so the first bill doesn't catch you out.