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The 9 Cheapest Cars to Own in the UK
Buying a car is one thing, but owning it is another. A £3,000 used car might look like a bargain, but if it spends half its life in the garage, returns 35mpg, and costs a fortune to insure, it’s not so much of a bargain after all. When looking for a cheap car, you must…
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Driving to Spain to see a total solar eclipse
Back on August 9th, I drove my own car from home in Aylesbury to Plymouth, to catch the overnight ferry to Santander. Thus began an epic 9-day adventure across a land of; mountains and forests, deserts and plains; cathedrals, monasteries and castles, all to stand in the shadow of the Moon. In my life, I’ve…
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I drove a Tesla to Northern Scotland and back
A few weeks ago, I drove the longest and most epic road trip one can do in the UK… driving up to northern Scotland to do a tour of the North Coast 500, and back again. And I did it in an electric car. All was fine. What’s that faint echo I hear… range anxiety?…
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Heatwave insanity – May and June 2026 heatwaves
This blog post may be vaguely off-topic, but, given my professional background, I feel I need to say something about the ridiculous heatwaves endured in the UK so far this year. I write this sitting in my air-conditioned study, as temperatures rocket past 30°C once again before midday. I feel fortunate, but not guilty, for…
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Are UK Staycations worth it? A Cheaper, Simpler Way to Travel
Flights are expensive, airports are stressful, and holidays abroad aren’t always as relaxing as they promise to be. So, it’s worth asking a simple question: are UK staycations actually a better option? In recent years, I’ve made a conscious effort to explore more of the UK – and I’ve been surprised by just how much…
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Electric cars in the UK: myths, costs, and what drivers should know
Electric cars are one of the most talked-about technologies – and also one of the most misunderstood. Spend five minutes online and you’ll see strong opinions on both sides. Some drivers swear by electric vehicles, while others are convinced they’re expensive, inconvenient, or not ready for everyday use. So, are electric cars worth it in…
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Are cheap cars worth it?
Back on December 14th 2024, a tearful lump was forming in my throat. It was time to say goodbye to my first car. After eight and a half years, I was replacing it my 2006 Vauxhall Corsa with a Tesla Model 3. That little Corsa taught me far more than just how to drive. It…
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2025 review – the year of Life
Well, here we have it – the end of another year. As the Sun sets on 2025, a new, exciting year awaits and I reminisce on the year as it comes to an end. 2025 was an amazing year for me – it was the first year since I quit my full-time job and started…