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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
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
Top 10: Best First Cars for New Drivers in 2025
First cars need to be safe, cheap to run and easy to drive. With this in mind, we take a look at ten of the best.
Top 5: Cheapest New and Used Vans to Insure in 2025
We list our picks of new and used vans which tend to have the cheapest insurance premiums.
Top 10: Electric Cars with the Longest Range in 2025
Looking for a reliable EV that goes the distance? Discover 10 of the very best new and used long-range electric cars to buy in 2025.
Top 10: Best New and Used Hybrid Family Cars for 2025
Hybrid family cars offer all the practicality you'd expect from a family car, but with lower running costs. Find our top picks.
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
A Guide to Car Modifications | The Good and the Bad
Our car modification guide explores car modifications from performance enhancements, aesthetic upgrades, and their impact on insurance premiums.
How to Get Cheaper Car Insurance
Car insurance renewal more expensive than expected? Discover ten ways you can lower your car insurance premium each year.
A Comprehensive Guide to Claiming on Car Insurance
Claiming on insurance entails following the correct process and gathering evidence of the damages. This article explains how to claim on earch different type of insurance policy.
Guide to Parking Tickets: How to Pay or Appeal PCN and FNP
This guide will explore parking legislation, including how to proceed in case you get a penalty charge notice and how to appeal it.
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
What is Part Exchange for Cars, and How Does it Work?
Our comprehensive guide gives insights into part exchange, its advantages and disadvantages, and how part exchanging a used car or van works.
What Documents Do I Need to Sell My Car in the UK?
If you're about selling your car, there are a number of documents you should have before closing the sale. This article will list and explain what documents you need and why.
Can You Sell a Car With Outstanding Finance?
Looking to sell your car with current outstanding finance? We detail a few ways you can do just that in this handy guide.
How to Get the Best Price For Your Car
Here are some of the things you can do to maximise the value of your car when you come to sell it.
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
How to Prevent Your Car From Skidding While Driving
Skidding is where your car loses control and goes into a slide. Learn what causes it and how to prevent it from occurring.
What are the UK Driving Test Manoeuvres?
Learn how to control your car in tight spaces and what you need to do to pass each manoeuvre as part of your driving test.
Car Stuck in Mud? These Methods Will Get You Unstuck
Car stuck in the mud? Learn actionable tips and tricks to get your vehicle back on the road in this handy guide.
Guide: Tips for Driving Safely and Avoiding Accidents
This thorough guide explores the best tips for driving safely, and lists what you should and shouldn't do in order to avoid accidents.
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
Best Used Hybrid Cars | Our Top Picks for 2025
With hybrid vehicles becoming a more common sight on UK roads, we select some of the best to help you find a car that suits your lifestyle.
Top 10: Best Used Hybrid Hatchbacks for 2025
With hybrid cars receiving a boom in popularity, we've selected ten of the best used hybrid hatchbacks to help you find your next car.
What are the Pros and Cons of Electric Cars in 2025?
Discover the pros and cons of electric cars and find out whether an EV is the right choice for your lifestyle.
Renault ZOE vs Nissan LEAF: Which is More Suitable For You?
We compare a used Renault ZOE and Nissan LEAF to determine which car offers better practicality, features, and overall performance.
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
Driving Ages Explained
Discover everything you need to know about driving ages in the UK, from cars and motorbikes to vans and minibuses.
Pass Plus Scheme: What is it and is it Worth it?
The Pass Plus Scheme was introduced to help newly qualified and inexperienced drivers tackle aspects of driving that weren't included in their initial learning.
What is a Head-Up Display (HUD)?
Curious about how drivers keep their eyes on the road while checking vital information? Head-up displays project speed, navigation and more right on the windscreen.
What is a Car Service Plan and Are They Worth It?
In this in-depth guide, we outline what a car service plan is, how one could benefit you, and if they're worth the money.
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 Evolution of the Ford Focus
We take a look through the history of the Ford Focus and how it has become a favourite among British motorists.
The History Of Renault Hot Hatches
Renault's hot hatchback offerings have an illustrious pedigree dating back to the 1970s, influenced by their successful motorsports history.
History of the Ford Mustang
One of the world's most iconic cars, the Ford Mustang is the ultimate bedroom wall poster car. Here's its journey through the years.
Evolution of the Ford Transit Van
The Ford Transit has been one of the most successful vans sold in Europe since its arrival in the 1960s. Take a look at its journey.
Spotlight
Lifestyle
Latest Lifestyle Articles
Car Jargon Buster: A to Z of Car Acronyms
Abbreviations can make simple things more confusing, we clear up what car acronyms stand for and what they mean.
Finance
Latest Finance Articles
Hire Purchase (HP) VS Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)
This guide explores the main differences between the popular car finance Hire Purchase (HP) and Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)
Can You Get Car Finance With Bad Credit?
Find out how you can improve your chances of getting approved for car finance with poor credit.
Car Finance Refused: Why You Could Have Been Rejected
If you've been denied car finance you can reapply. Improving your credit score and checking lender's criteria should be your priority.
Can You Pay off Car Finance Early?
Most car finance loans allow you to end the contract early. They will request at least 50 percent of the payment and that you return the car.
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