The growing popularity of Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Schemes has sparked a common misconception among both employers and employees: that these schemes are only beneficial to higher-rate taxpayers. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While it’s true that the more tax you pay, the more you can potentially save, the reality is that […]
One of the most common questions we get from clients is: “When’s the right time to start thinking about renewal?” Leave it too late, and you risk limiting your options. Go too early, and it can feel like unnecessary admin. So when is the ideal time to get back in touch? The truth is, it […]
Choosing the right electric vehicle (EV) when you’ve got a young family can feel like a minefield. So many things to consider and criteria to meet. Then you finally find one that ticks all the boxes, and you don’t even like it! At P+B, we speak to countless parents every week who want peace of […]
If you drive an electric vehicle (EV), or you’re thinking of making the switch, knowing where to charge is just as important as what you drive. At Pike+Bambridge, we’ve seen first-hand how the UK’s public charging infrastructure has evolved, from a patchy selection of chargers in major cities to a nationwide network of over 75,000 […]
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 Bethany Weir Increases to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) will be coming into effect from the 1st of April. These changes are set to impact all drivers, regardless of what kind of car they own. You may see your monthly costs go up as a result of this, which can be frustrating. Let us […]
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 […]
Written by Louis Sumner There’s been a fair bit of discourse in the motoring world on whether electric vehicles (EVs) are the solution to our increased environmental worries and finite supply of fossil fuels. While many see EVs as the key to reducing emissions, die-hard petrolheads and motoring purists remain sceptical. Some even argue that […]
EV prices are dropping. No, really. Car manufacturers are now offering major discounts on new electric vehicles, striving to boost demand as they face looming year-end sales targets, according to recent data. The Government’s newly introduced Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requires carmakers to increase EV sales each year through 2030, with fines of […]
When it comes to the current vehicle market, one of the hottest topics on everyone’s lips is the contrast in cost between electric vehicles and ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles, also known as ‘fossil fuel’ vehicles. This doesn’t just start and stop with the initial purchase cost, but also includes the difference between running costs, […]
