What is a V5C? Your car’s log book explained | Carbuyer
WEBApr 18, 2024 · The V5C, or log book, is a paper document issued by the DVLA to the registered keeper of a vehicle. It contains details about your vehicle, including the make and model, when it was first ...
Engine size explained - Carbuyer
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Engine size, also known as ‘engine capacity’ or ‘engine displacement’ refers to the total volume of the cylinders in the engine. This is usually expressed in litres or cubic centimetres. A ...
Cat S and Cat N cars explained: guide to buying an insurance write …
WEBSep 24, 2013 · Category S and Category N (Cat S and Cat N) are used to label written-off cars that can be returned to the road once they have been repaired to an acceptable standard. Category S is assigned to ...
How to change ownership of a vehicle | Carbuyer
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Fill out the box marked Date of Sale/Transfer and make sure you hand only this slip to the buyer. Make a note of their full name, address, postcode and hopefully their email address before they ...
Car tax bands: everything you need to know | Carbuyer
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Hybrid vehicles. Cars emitting between 1 to 50 g/km will only need to pay £10 for the first year of road tax when registered but will then transition to the standard rate of £180 a year ...
Ford EcoBoost engines: what are they and should you buy one?
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Ford's hot hatchback line-up is also powered by EcoBoost petrol engines, with a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine powering the Puma ST, while the larger Focus ST is powered by ...
Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide - Carbuyer
WEBMar 26, 2024 · 16. The oil pressure light, shaped like an oil can, will illuminate if there is a drop in oil pressure in the engine. It’s one of the most serious dashboard warning lights, hence its red colour ...
Speed awareness course: what to expect and who’s eligible?
WEBMay 17, 2024 · The amount by which you can break the speed limit and still be eligible to take a speed awareness course is between 10% of the speed limit plus 2mph, to 10% of the limit plus 9mph. However, this ...
Company car tax 2024: Benefit-in-Kind rates explained
WEBSep 18, 2013 · The car’s Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate – based on CO2 emissions, current rates range from 2% to 37%. Your income tax band. HMRC takes the P11D value of your car and multiplies it by its BiK rate ...
Used car mileage: UK average and how much is too much?
WEBDec 8, 2022 · For historic comparison, the average car in 2002 travelled 9,200 miles. Diving deeper into the figures reveals that company cars travelled an average of 13,200 miles in 2020, while privately owned ...