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Best Cars for Child Car Seats: ISOFIX, Safety Ratings & Space

Best Cars for Child Car Seats: ISOFIX, Safety Ratings & Space

Practical UK guide to choosing the best cars for child seats, covering ISOFIX, rear-seat space, Euro NCAP safety evidence and leasing checks.

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

August 13, 2026 9 Min Read

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What new mandatory safety tech means when leasing your next car

What new mandatory safety tech means when leasing your next car

New safety tech such as Intelligent Speed Assist, lane keeping and AEB is becoming more common. Here is what to check before leasing your next car.

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

August 07, 2026 18 Min Read

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Can you lease an EV without home charging in 2026?

Can you lease an EV without home charging in 2026?

Leasing an EV without home charging can still work in 2026, but only if charging access, mileage and budget line up. This revised guide compares UK pu...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

August 01, 2026 21 Min Read

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Pay-Per-Mile Tax & PHEVs 2026: What It Means for Your Lease

Pay-Per-Mile Tax & PHEVs 2026: What It Means for Your Lease

From April 2028, electric cars will pay 3p a mile and plug-in hybrids 1.5p a mile in electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), on top of standard road tax....

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

July 08, 2026 27 Min Read

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Your credit score and a new lease: what really matters before you apply

Your credit score and a new lease: what really matters before you apply

Leasing a car is a credit product, so your credit score plays a major role in whether you're approved and what you'll pay each month. This guide expla...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

May 06, 2026 19 Min Read

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Car Leasing in the UK – Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Car Leasing in the UK – Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Car leasing has become one of the UK's most popular ways to drive a new vehicle, and this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know in 20...

Ian Ball
Ian Ball

March 17, 2026 25 Min Read

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ZEV Mandate Under Fire: What It Means for EV Leasing

ZEV Mandate Under Fire: What It Means for EV Leasing

The UK automotive industry is demanding an urgent review of the ZEV mandate, warning that manufacturers can't sustain £11,000 average discounts per EV...

Ian Ball
Ian Ball

March 16, 2026 12 Min Read

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EV Public Charging VAT Drops to 5% in 2026 Tax Tribunal

EV Public Charging VAT Drops to 5% in 2026 Tax Tribunal

A landmark 2026 tax tribunal has ruled that public EV charging should be taxed at the 5% domestic VAT rate rather than the standard 20%. This decision...

Ian Ball
Ian Ball

February 27, 2026 11 Min Read

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New Electric Ford Fiesta: What the Renault Deal Means for Leasing

New Electric Ford Fiesta: What the Renault Deal Means for Leasing

Ford has confirmed its upcoming Renault-based electric Fiesta will be distinctly different from the Renault 5, with unique styling and driving dynamic...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

February 20, 2026 12 Min Read

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EV Battery Life: What New Data Means for Leasing in 2026

EV Battery Life: What New Data Means for Leasing in 2026

The UK's largest ever EV battery study reveals an average 95% state of health across 8,000 vehicles, putting long-held degradation fears to rest. Here...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

February 20, 2026 16 Min Read

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Skoda Kodiaq Edition X 2026: Lease Savings & Tax Guide

Skoda Kodiaq Edition X 2026: Lease Savings & Tax Guide

The Skoda Kodiaq Edition X lists at £39,995, which keeps it £5 under the £40,000 Expensive Car Supplement threshold. At April 2026 rates that saves £4...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

February 19, 2026 20 Min Read

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Taking Your Lease Car Abroad: 2026 Rules & Checklist

Taking Your Lease Car Abroad: 2026 Rules & Checklist

You can't legally drive a leased car out of the UK without a VE103B Vehicle on Hire certificate, and photocopies or letters of authority won't do. Thi...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

February 08, 2026 24 Min Read

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Best Lease Cars for Dog Owners 2026: Boot Space Ranked

Best Lease Cars for Dog Owners 2026: Boot Space Ranked

We rank five lease cars for dog owners on boot shape, load height and how easily they clean up - led by the Skoda Superb Estate and its 690-litre boot...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

February 02, 2026 26 Min Read

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Which UK Lease Cars are Manufactured in the US? (2026 Tariff Watchlist)

Which UK Lease Cars are Manufactured in the US? (2026 Tariff Watchlist)

Several popular lease vehicles supplied to the UK market are manufactured in the United States, this means that there is potential for such vehicles t...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

January 27, 2026 6 Min Read

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PCP vs Leasing (PCH): The Definitive 2026 UK Guide

PCP vs Leasing (PCH): The Definitive 2026 UK Guide

PCP and leasing can look the same on a quote, but only PCP lets you own the car, and only PCP gives you voluntary termination under the Consumer Credi...

Andy Bell
Andy Bell

November 05, 2025 22 Min Read

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