Car ownership guides

If you’re about to hand over a large amount of money purchasing a car, surely you should know everything about it—you definitely don’t want any nasty surprises! So, performing a previous owner check just makes pure sense. And you’ll get plenty of other valuable data points to ensure your dream car doesn’t become a nightmare!

Buying a car isn’t cheap and is still one of the most expensive assets you’ll likely purchase. So doesn’t it make sense to find out everything about a used car before handing over your cash? Motorscan explains why carrying out a previous car owner check is definitely worth it.

In the eyes of insurance companies young and inexperienced drivers are considered ‘high risk’ which in turn can make insurance premiums pretty eye wateringly expensive for young drivers.

Where do you start when you’re in the position to buy your very first car? With little or no experience, it can quickly become overwhelming. And if your new vehicle is also bringing you independence, it can be hard not to rush in, making mistakes. So, Motorscan has compiled a guide to the best buys for first-time buyers with some practical steps to help safeguard you.

Taking your driving test can be an extremely nervous experience, but the main thing is to try to keep calm throughout. And with our helpful top tips to prepare you for the big day and give you the best possible chance of success, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t breeze through it!

It’s best to be armed with as much information as possible before buying a new car, and that’s where Motorscan’s vehicle history check comes in handy. A car history check can be one of the most important things you do, and we do all the hard work for you, getting you the critical information at the click of a button.

Being a new driver doesn’t mean not being prepared and ready for the road. So, with that in mind, Motorscan’s easy-to-read new driver checklist will have you driving safely, legally, and equipped to the hilt in no time ready for every eventuality!

Experience stress-free car purchasing with our step-by-step guide to buying a vehicle, with tips and pointers to guide you through the process smoothly. Our all-important checklist will help ensure your next car purchase turns out to be your best buy and not a turning in the road you should’ve missed!

Understanding and knowing what car insurance coverage you need can be an onerous task. With different levels of cover available, some insurers including extras and others not, and optional add-ons to consider, it can all get a little taxing. But you can unfurl that brow as Motorscan has neatly put together all the vital information in our easy-to-read guide.

Every year we dutifully obtain car insurance, which for most of us is a fairly costly expense, but do we really know what we’re getting for our money, and will it cover everything we need it to when the chips are down? Motorscan has driven deep into the different levels of cover and the insurance add-ons to separate the jargon from what you really need to know to make an informed choice.

Buying a second-hand car can be a worrying experience, especially if you know little about cars. That’s why Motorscan has put together the top ten tips to seamlessly see you through the process to ensure your dream car doesn’t turn out to be a lemon!

Motorscan has been a busy bee cutting through the insurance jargon and nonsense to provide our all-in-one guide to how car insurance works, how to get it and some super tips to keep premiums low—who said getting car insurance had to be hard work?

With different cover levels to consider, extras that come at an additional cost, and specialist policies you didn’t know existed, sourcing the right car insurance policy can certainly be a minefield. So, Motorscan has pulled together all the information into one easy-to-read guide, making it super easy to find the right policy for your particular situation, whatever that might be.

Deciding on the level of car insurance can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re no car insurance expert. So, Motorscan has gathered all the essential details together so you can make an informed decision on the level of coverage to choose and why it’s crucial to have car insurance in place.

Selecting the cheapest car insurance policy may sound like the obvious choice, but insurance quotations aren’t always as they first appear, and do you know the insurer behind them? Motorscan has put together the top tips for finding the right insurer, policy coverage, and price, so you don’t jump head first into an insurance nightmare!

The world of multi car insurance could be considered a mystery, with many of us not understanding it or even considering it. So, with this in mind, Motorscan has assembled all the crucial information in one place so you can find out whether you’ve been missing out on a policy that may just save you time and money

Let’s face it, who doesn’t want their very own personalised number plate registration? If you’re lucky enough to be in the position of searching for your perfect registration, your first question might be where to find personalised registrations at the lowest price. At the end of the day, no one likes paying over the top! But where do you go for a private personalised number plate registration?

It’s not all clear sailing when it comes to car insurance. Insurance providers determine your premiums from many factors, some of which are pretty obvious, with others a little more surprising. So here’s Motorscan’s guide to what the insurance companies are looking at and how you can help yourself to the best car insurance premiums out there!

With excessively high premiums for new drivers, it makes sense that you need to find ways of keeping car insurance as low as you possibly can. So, Motorscan has explored the new driver car insurance world, and we’ve put together some helpful tips and answered some common questions to get you on the road.

Moving to the UK can be a stressful time, with plenty to worry about, including whether you can drive on UK roads and if car insurance applies. So, to remove some of the anxiety from what can be an overwhelming event, Motorscan has put together the expat’s guide to driving in the UK.