Written by Louis Sumner An EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme is a fantastic way to drive away in a brand-new EV whilst making big tax and National Insurance savings. However, it’s important to understand the full picture like any financial decision. This is especially true when it comes to how it might affect your pension. We […]
Written by Jack Cameron One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “Why shouldn’t I just buy a car directly from the manufacturer?” At first glance, it makes sense, you’d think cutting out the middleman would be the best route. However, the reality is quite different. The experience, pricing, and overall convenience […]
As the world marches on through the digital age, new ways to buy, lease and drive cars continue to emerge. One of these new ways is the online leasing platform. Websites like Leasing.com and LeaseLoco have 1000s of people coming through their digital doors every day to buy new cars without ever getting up out […]
Maybe you are not quite ready to go fully electric or ‘EV’ with your vehicle, but you want to take the first step towards cleaner travel for your car and perhaps save money in tax through the process? Check out this post to learn more.
At Pike + Bambridge, our mission is to make the switch to electric vehicles simpler, smarter and more accessible. That’s why we’re proud to be partnered with Hypervolt as our Official EV Charging Partner. Being part of the EV revolution As one of the early adopters of the EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, we saw the […]
Transparency has often been difficult to find when purchasing or leasing a vehicle in the automotive world. This creates frustrating buying experiences that leave customers feeling drained. Although the Court of Appeal ruling to disclose commission to customers in 2024 provided some positive news, the industry still has a ways to go. We’ll let you […]
We’ve provided vehicles for thousands of people across the UK, and over the years, we’ve been privileged to play our part in cleaning up the car industry and the negative reputation it has held for too long. However, we know we’re not the right fit for everyone. Years of experience in this industry have taught […]
The world-famous car manufacturer Tesla is synonymous with electric vehicles. Not only has Tesla been developing cutting-edge vehicles for over 16 years, but it’s also spearheaded the EV infrastructure development in the UK. It’s therefore fair to say the EV market we know and love simply wouldn’t be the same without Tesla. However, it does […]
Considering an electric vehicle? Making the switch to electric comes with a lot of questions, and we’ve had a few recently regarding towing with an EV. Whether you’re an avid holidaymaker who enjoys caravan adventures, or an equestrian enthusiast transporting your prize horse, towing capacity can be a crucial factor when choosing a vehicle. The […]
As confirmed by the government, electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, from 2025. EVs registered on or after 1 April 2025 will incur a first-year VED rate of £10, followed by the standard annual rate of £195 from the second year onwards. Existing […]
