Evans Halshaw Blog
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
The Top 10 Best New and Used Electric Vans in the UK in 2025
Demand for electric vans has increased significantly over the past few years. This article explores the best electric vans for 2025.
Car Insurance Groups Explained: What Affects Your Rate?
This article explores insurance groups, how they affect your premium, and what factors matter most. Learn everything you need to know about insurance.
Top 10: Best Used Family Hatchbacks in 2025
We take a look at some of the family hatchbacks that are most suited to dealing with the ever-changing requirements of family life.
The Fastest Estate Cars You Can Buy in 2025
Estate cars are a cult hero in the UK thanks to their impressive blend of performance and versatility. Discover ten of the fastest your money can buy.
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
Guide: How to Check Your Car's Power Steering Fluid Level
This guide will walk you through the steps to checking your vehicle's power steering fluid and explain how to top it up if needed.
Guide: How to Safely Change a Car Wheel
This guide walks you through the steps to removing your car wheel and tyre safely and provides the list of tools you’ll need.
Car Security: How to Prevent Car Theft
We highlight five of the best security measures you can implement to help prevent the theft of your car.
What is Nissan e-4ORCE?
We look into Nissan's e-4ORCE all-wheel drive technology, including how it works, the various benefits, and the e-4ORCE models available.
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.
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 Overtake | A Guide to Overtaking Safely on the Road
Learn how to safely and legally overtake slower moving traffic to ensure the safety of yourself and other road users when carrying out this manoeuvre.
Red Routes Explained
Learn the rules and benefits of red routes in the UK, including red route clearways, and parking on single and double red lines.
Disability Parking Bays: A Guide to Parking With a Blue Badge
Following the rules to disabled parking bays is crucial to provide fair chances to people with mobility restrictions. This guide provides an insight to the rules and potential fines.
10 Essential Tips for Learning to Drive in the UK
Learning to drive in the UK? Discover all the information you need to boost your confidence on the road and pass your driving test.
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
Top Hybrid and Electric Cars for Towing
We compile a list of the best electric and hybrid cars for towing, featuring a varied and interesting selection.
Buying an Electric Car UK: What to Know Before Making the Switch
We cover everything you need to know about transitioning to an electric or hybrid car.
Electric vs Petrol Cars | What are the Differences?
We weigh up the pros and cons of both electric and petrol cars.
Top 10: Best Used Hybrid 4x4 Cars 2023
Discover 10 of the best used hybrid 4x4s on the used car market, all of which are available through Evans Halshaw.
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
What is a Coupé? | How Are They Different to Other Bodystyles?
Find out all about coupé cars, including what makes a car a coupé, some examples of coupés and how they differ from other cars.
What is Rear-Wheel Drive?
An in-depth look at rear-wheel drive, including how the system works, its advantages and disadvantages, and popular RWD cars.
Types of Pedestrian Crossings in the UK
There are a number of pedestrian crossings in the UK. Learn about the different types of crossings you can find, and how to identify them
What is Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) in Cars?
Front-wheel drive (FWD) means that the engine only sends power to the front wheels. This article explores the pros and cons of driving FWD vehicles.
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
Automotive Legacy: History of the Peugeot GTI
Look back through history at a timeline of Peugeot GTI models, including the classic 205 and 309 as well as the modern 208 and 308 GTI.
The History of Renault
Take a look back through the history of Renault, one of the world's most famous car and commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Vauxhall Corsa Model History
Learn more about the various models that have appeared throughout the history of the humble, yet brilliant, Vauxhall Corsa.
Spotlight
Lifestyle
Finance
Latest Finance Articles
Top 10 Best Used Cars Under £300 Per Month
PCP and HP have meant buying a used car is much more affordable. Discover some surprising cars available for less than £300 a month.
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.
Personal v Business Vehicle Leasing: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between Personal Contract Hire (PCH) or Business Contract Hire (BCH)? We explain it all here.
10 of the Best SUVs to Lease in 2023
SUVs have proven popular thanks to their enhanced practicality and great all-round capabilities. Discover five of the best SUVs to lease here.
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