driving tips

Best 2-seater Roadsters

Al fresco driving is what it’s all about. Hazy summer days, the wind blowing through your hair, there’s no better way to explore the scenic countryside. If smooth, sleek and stylish is what you are after, the...

January 12, 2021

driving tips

Best City Cars Under £3,000

Need a car to get you around the city, but finding most of your pay is taken up by exorbitant rent, excessive bills, and expensive food? Don’t worry, we’ve put together the best city cars you can get – without...

December 8, 2020

car finance

Top 10 Hot Hatches Under £5,000

Why should you have to spend £30,000 to get a good Hot Hatch? At Carvine, we set ourselves a £5,000 budget to see what could reasonably be purchased for our money. Here is what we found, the Top 10 hot hatches you can...

December 8, 2020

car finance

The 2030 Diesel Ban: How are Cars and Finance Affected?

So you’ve heard the government’s newest regulations, “no petrol or diesel cars by 2030”. The developing environmental crisis forced a decade shift from 2040 to 2030, but what does it actually mean, and how will it...

November 25, 2020

car finance

Top 10 Best Used Cars Under £5,000

Buying a car can be extremely expensive. There’s the cost of insurance, MOT, repairs if something goes wrong, not to mention the cost of the car itself. If money is a little tight though, you don’t have to spend a...

November 10, 2020

car finance

How To Ensure Your Car Is Roadworthy

COVID-19 has undeniably impacted the UK car industry. With the government extending MOTs by six months that were due between the 30th March to the 31st July 2020, there are a lot of vehicles on the roads that possibly...

August 21, 2020

car finance

6 Types of Car Owners – Which One Are You?

A car can reveal an awful lot about what kind of car owner you are. Whether you are going solo on your first vehicle purchase, or are a veteran of the dealership, there is a reason you have bought the wheels you are...

July 3, 2020

car finance

Simple Guide to a Full Visual Inspection at the Dealership

Buying a new car, whether it be straight off the forecourt or second hand, can be pretty stressful. You need to know you are getting your money’s worth. Most importantly, whether the car is in good working order and...

May 30, 2020

van finance

Self-employed? Buying your first van? Here are 6 essential tips

The right van is just as important as anything else. When it comes to running your own business, whether that be IT repairs or an independent building contractor, the tools of your trade are essential. Having the...

April 23, 2020

car finance

What Is the Best Car for the Business Professional?

Business professionals need cars to visit clients and entertain them. As cool as Mini Coopers are, business clients will not want to pile into a Mini in their power suits and heels/dress shoes. A circus clown act comes...

March 26, 2020

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van finance

Buying a Caravan or Motorhome? What you need to know.

A well-developed market for recreational vehicles and car ‘appendages’ has been in the making for several decades. When you buy a caravan or a motorhome, you are buying into a way of life that comes with its...

March 18, 2020

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van finance

Key Advantages to Owning a Van

Thinking of purchasing a van? Whether or not you want a van for business or for your personal life, a van proves its worth every time you use it. What do you mean they are not cool? Vans are pretty superhero-esque when...

March 11, 2020

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