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How do contract hire maintenance packages compare across different leasing companies?
15 June 2021 Advice

How do contract hire maintenance packages compare across different leasing companies?

All leasing finance companies offer customers an additional option to buy into their maintained contract as detailed in our Blog ‘Should I add maintenance to my car lease contract?’. ... All leasing finance companies offer customers an additional...
Land Rover's Plug-in Hybrid Range
14 June 2021 Reviews

Land Rover's Plug-in Hybrid Range

Following on from Land Rover's announcement that they intend to be fully electric by 2030, we thought we'd explore the full range of plug-in cars that they currently have available. Although hybrid cars... Following on from Land Rover's announcement that they intend...
What’s new about 2022’s Discovery Sport?
11 June 2021 Reviews

What’s new about 2022’s Discovery Sport?

The 2022 Model Year sees a rather comprehensive change to the Discovery Sport line up from Land Rover, with the introduction of an Urban Edition, new features, and changes to its specification. Whilst... The 2022 Model Year sees a rather comprehensive change to...
Why is a microchip shortage having such an impact on car production?
11 June 2021 Advice

Why is a microchip shortage having such an impact on car production?

You may have heard in the news about the shortage of semiconductors or microchips around the world at the moment. According to Goldman Sachs, the shortage is affecting over 169 industries, from steel production... You may have heard in the news about the shortage of semiconductors...
The top connected services you need to have
10 June 2021 Advice

The top connected services you need to have

With their ever-advancing technology, smartphones, smartwatches and in-home devices such as Amazon Alexa are playing an increasingly significant role in our daily lives. These clever gadgets respond to... With their ever-advancing technology, smartphones, smartwatches...
2021 World Car of the Year: The Volkswagen ID.4
9 June 2021 Reviews

2021 World Car of the Year: The Volkswagen ID.4

Already taking the 2021 World Car of the Year title, we’re excited to bring the model to life and provide more context around the best way to acquire one, in the simplest, fastest and most enjoyable... Already taking the 2021 World Car of the Year title, we’re...
5 ways to fund your next car
8 June 2021 Advice

5 ways to fund your next car

Often one of the forgotten questions, but a very important one… “What's the best way to fund your next car?” It’s easy to go straight to choosing the car, decide on the perfect... Often one of the forgotten questions, but a very important...
Porsche Taycan vs Audi E-tron GT
3 June 2021 Reviews

Porsche Taycan vs Audi E-tron GT

Now very well established in the world of electric SUVs, Audi has joined the Electric Vehicle (EV) saloon market with a couple of E-tron GT models, set to square up against Porsche’s hugely... Now very well established in the world of electric SUVs,...