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The Evans Halshaw Blog covers buying, selling, owning and much more.

Motoring can be complicated at times, leaving many searching for guidance and answers to various topics and commonly asked questions. Whether you're looking to buy, sell or maintain your car, or just fancy an interesting read, our team of expert contributors have researched and written an array of articles to help out.

Our topics include:

Buying Guides
Owner's Guides
Selling Guides
Driving Guides
Hybrid and Electric Guides
Insight
History
Lifestyle
Finance

Buying Guides

Thinking about buying a car or van but not sure where to start? From explaining the different types of finance available, to highlighting the best vehicles within each segment, our buying guide blog section covers a variety of topics related to the purchase of a vehicle.

Latest Buying Guides

Compare the Nissan Juke and Nissan Qashqai as we look at the features, technology, design, and performance of these two popular vehicles.

Explore the practical benefits of electric cars and discover why they're a smart choice for you and the environment.

Taking a look at some of the best van leasing deals currently available from the UK's most popular van manufacturers.

Personal leasing is a great way to acquire a brand-new car. In this article, we highlight the best lease deals including hybrid and electric cars.

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Owner's Guides

Owning a car or van comes with a range of responsibilities that can often be confusing. MOTs to road tax and everything in between, our Owner's Guides section helps you understand a variety of aspects of vehicle ownership.

Latest Owner's Guides

This guide walks you through the steps to topping up your washer fluid and why it's crucial for your safety.

Catalytic converter theft is rising once again in the UK. Here's some advice about what you can do to prevent your car being targeted.

Coolant is crucial to avoid overheating the engine. Learn how to check your car's coolant level and how to top it up.

Discover the top 5 accessories for your Renault Trafic for a safer and more convenient journey.

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Selling Guides

So, the time has come to exchange your vehicle for something newer. Or maybe you just want to sell it for good? Our selling guide section covers all things related to selling your vehicle to help you understand what options you have when parting ways with your motor.

Latest Selling Guides

Looking to sell your car with current outstanding finance? We detail a few ways you can do just that in this handy guide.

Looking to sell your car privately but unsure if it's the right method of sale for you? Our guide will help you make a decision.

Wondering whether you can change your car whilst in an existing finance agreement? Find out how you can swap or upgrade today.

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Driving Guides

Whether you're new to driving or vastly experienced, there are plenty of challenges that you need to overcome while out on the road. Our Driving Guide section is home to a range of articles to help you when behind the wheel.

Latest Driving Guides

Discover everything you need to know about London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and how it affects you.

A car's torque measures the force it needs to accelerate. This guide will explore what torque is and how efficient it makes your car.

Parking rules are hard to remember. This guide explains where you can and can't park and the value of fines you could face.

Many are unsure what to do after a car accident, so we've written this handy guide to assist should you experience one.

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Hybrid and Electric Guides

Hybrid and electric cars have had a huge increase in popularity in recent years, and naturally, this rising interest comes with a variety of questions. Our Hybrid and Electric section answers these questions, provides help with charging and owning an electric car, and highlights some of the best currently available.

Latest Hybrid and Electric Guides

Find out which government grants you can get to help cover some of the costs associated with owning an electric vehicle.

Explore the practical benefits of electric cars and discover why they're a smart choice for you and the environment.

EVs and hydrogen cars are the alternative to highly pollutant vehicles. We've highlighted the benefits and differences of hydrogen and electric cars.

We compile a list of the best electric and hybrid cars for towing, featuring a varied and interesting selection.

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Insight

At Evans Halshaw, we understand that there's more to motoring than simply buying, selling and maintaining your vehicle. In our Insight section, we study a wide variety of motor-related topics and uncover interesting points to discuss with your friends.

Latest Insights

Find out which government grants you can get to help cover some of the costs associated with owning an electric vehicle.

We explore Nissan's e-POWER hybrid technology, including how it works, the benefits, and which cars are available with e-POWER.

Discover everything you need to know about keyless entry and how it works.

We explore Ford ST, including the meaning behind the performance range, insights into its history, and the ST models available.

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History

Since their introduction many moons ago, cars and vans have become a pivotal means of travel for many around the world. In our History section, we take a look at the heritage of some of the world's most iconic brands and their models.

Latest History Articles

The history of one of the most notorious super saloons to exist; the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton.

Red Nissan 300ZX rear quarter shot, parked on a beach

Nissan catered to very different markets during the 1990s, as you can discover here.

Everyone loves a bit of nostalgia from time to time, so we thought we'd take a look at some cool Ford cars that came along in the '80s.

As we say farewell to the Ford Fiesta, we take a look at the iconic car's history to understand why it's commonly referred to as the people's car.

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Lifestyle

From games for your children to play while on a long road trip, to automotive gift ideas for petrolheads, our Lifestyle section is home to a wide range of interesting articles.

Latest Lifestyle Articles

Discover the top 5 accessories for your Renault Trafic for a safer and more convenient journey.

This beginner's guide teaches you how to capture great photos of a car, so discover great tips and advice from the experts.

Think you know everything about the wonderful world of driving? Think again. Here are some interesting driving facts you may not know.

We highlight five of the coolest police cars to ever grace UK roads, ranging from fast Fords through to unmarked cars.

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Finance

Are you in the market for a brand-new car or van with flexible finance options to spread the cost? Or would you simply like to know more about the various finance choices available? Our finance blog section is home to a range of helpful advice to help you understand vehicle financing.

Latest Finance Articles

Taking a look at some of the best van leasing deals currently available from the UK's most popular van manufacturers.

Personal leasing is a great way to acquire a brand-new car. In this article, we highlight the best lease deals including hybrid and electric cars.

Find out how you can improve your chances of getting approved for car finance with poor credit.

If you've been denied car finance you can reapply. Improving your credit score and checking lender's criteria should be your priority.

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