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You can get grants and financial support to help with the Sheffield Clean Air Zone (CAZ). The council offers help to replace or upgrade any non-compliant vehicles so you meet the CAZ requirements. This comes in the form of a grant, an interest-subsidised loan, or a combination of both methods. You must meet eligibility criteria, including replacing vehicles on a like-for-like basis where your old vehicle is sold, and worked out based on 30% of the net purchase price. This is calculated on: New vehicle purchase price minus old vehicle sale proceeds. Find CAZ-Compiant Vans  

Car finance is a way of funding your next new or used car. It’s a top-level term and covers a few main types of finance, including Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), Hire Purchase (HP) and Personal Contract Hire (PCH). It gets you behind the wheel of your desired vehicle without paying the full cost upfront. Even if you can afford to buy a car outright, car finance allows you to spread the cost from...

PCP car deals are designed to last the full term, much like other types of car finance. But there are ways that you can change your car on PCP early. Waiting until the end of your agreement is your best bet but there are often ways you can get out of your PCP agreement early whilst not having to pay additional fees. So whether your needs have changed, you want a newer model or you’ve realised your car i...

The Motability New Vehicle Payment is now £750. This is an increase of £500 from £250 last year. The New Vehicle Payment aims to support claimants with the cost of running their new lease. Whether you’re new to the scheme or you’re renewing your lease, you’ll be able to enjoy the full £750. Read on below to discover how the New Vehicle Payment works, who...

This is the first Fiat Professional facility in the Pentagon portfolio and the company will be looking to recruit a number of new sales and technical staff for the new opera...

Nearly all electric cars that you’ll come across are automatic and have no gears. This is due to the unique way that fully electric powertrains are set up when compared to traditional engines. In this expert guide we answer all your questions including “do electric cars have gears?” and “are all electric cars automatic?”. We also explain how this innovative powertrain setup works whils...

The UK’s roads have drastically changed over the last few years with more and more drivers choosing EVs. Zero-emission driving gains more popularity by the day with green license plates being a common sight. But as EV technology develops, so do other types of zero-emission powertrains like hydrogen fuel cell cars. We’re delving into the details to compare electric vs. hydrogen cars. Whilst there aren&rsq...

Find out how hybrid technology works in our expert guide to hybrid cars. We answer your questions, including “what is a hybrid car”, “how does a hybrid car work”, “what are the benefits of a hybrid car” and more. Explore below to learn all about hybrid cars including how they work, their driving range, the road rax and other important questions.    

One of the most convenient and affordable ways to charge your electric car is at home. But what if you can’t get a wall box installed? The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) offers the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) to enhance local charging infrastructure. It’s a scheme that grants local authorities funding to install charging points on-street and in car parks owned ...

Driving an EV has plenty of benefits, from outputting zero emissions to speedy acceleration. But what is the cost of running an electric car? We delve into the details of what it costs you as the driver to run an EV, including charging, wallbox installation, road tax, insurance, servicing and more. Explore below to learn more about the cost of running an electric car.    

Give your employees somewhere to charge their EVs with the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS). This grant promotes the uptake of plug-in cars by offering a place for people to regularly charge their EVs outside of their homes. Learn about the Workplace Charging Scheme, how it works, eligibility, how to apply and more below.    

The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) was a scheme operated by the OZEV which gave eligible claimants a grant of 75% off the cost and installation of a wall box, up to £350. The EVHS rebranded to the EV chargepoint grant but it’s still pretty similar. Below we explain the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme, how it’s changed over the years and what you need to do if you want to apply ...

There are loads of benefits when it comes to driving an electric car. They’re typically cheaper to run, produce zero tailpipe emissions and are extremely fun to drive. But there are some slightly different driving habits needed compared to a traditional ICE car due to how they work. Batteries and charging pose the biggest question to those new to electric cars. One that keeps coming up is “...

Electric cars don’t directly produce emissions as they don’t use polluting fossil fuels. Petrol and diesel engines emit carbon dioxide (CO2) which pollutes the air, a contributing factor to climate change. EVs offer a cleaner alternative to everyday driving with zero tailpipe emissions. They’re not just green, but they’re also cost-effective to run too. Electricity costs ...

One of the biggest questions around EV ownership is “how long does it take to charge an electric car?” You can refuel an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle in a matter of minutes. You may be surprised to learn that you can get a full charge in under an hour, with rapid chargers offering up to 90 miles of range per 30 minutes of charging. Fully charging your EV takes the longest ...

Charging an electric car is typically cheaper than fuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle. Home charging is where you’ll see the most savings as this typically offers the cheapest kWh price compared to public chargers. But how much does it cost to charge an electric car? We delve into the details to explain the costs across all types of charger types, including at home, at work, at a public c...

With the UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars looming ever closer, we’re here to answer all your questions about EVs, including “who can work on electric cars?” Maintenance is an important part of safe and efficient everyday driving. This is still true for electric cars too, even if they do have fewer moving parts compared to traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicl...

Just like any vehicle on the roads, electric cars need MOTs and servicing. MOTs are a legal requirement for any car over three years old, and servicing ensures your car is in perfect working order whilst retaining its value. Electric car servicing and MOTs offer a similar experience for the driver, but there are a few differences when it comes to the work being carried out. You don’t have to worry a...

The plug-in grant is a government incentive to promote the uptake of electric cars, offering a discount on the price of new eligible vehicles. From 2030 the sale of new petrol and diesel-only internal combustion engine cars will be banned, with new hybrid powertrain cars also banned from sale in 2035. This ambitious yet achievable goal is a push from the government as the country aims to hit net zero emissions by 20...

Electric cars are taking the UK’s roads by storm. The government’s ban on the sale of new petrol & diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030 is one of the reasons for this acceleration. Car makers are now placing much greater importance on electric and hybrid models. With this massive increase in EVs over the last few years, a few questions have arisen. Including “ca...