How will the rise in Vehicle Excise Duty affect our drivers? 

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 […]

The 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid SUVs to Keep Your Company Car Tax Low

Maybe you are not quite ready to go fully electric or ‘EV’ with your vehicle, but you want to take the first step towards cleaner travel for your car and perhaps save money in tax through the process? Check out this post to learn more.

How we structure our commission at Pike+Bambridge

Transparency has often been difficult to find when purchasing or leasing a vehicle in the automotive world. This creates frustrating buying experiences that leave customers feeling drained. Although the Court of Appeal ruling to disclose commission to customers in 2024 provided some positive news, the industry still has a ways to go. We’ll let you […]

7 reasons you SHOULDN’T buy a car from Pike+Bambridge

We’ve provided vehicles for thousands of people across the UK, and over the years, we’ve been privileged to play our part in cleaning up the car industry and the negative reputation it has held for too long. However, we know we’re not the right fit for everyone. Years of experience in this industry have taught […]

Can you tow with an electric vehicle?

Considering an electric vehicle? Making the switch to electric comes with a lot of questions, and we’ve had a few recently regarding towing with an EV. Whether you’re an avid holidaymaker who enjoys caravan adventures, or an equestrian enthusiast transporting your prize horse, towing capacity can be a crucial factor when choosing a vehicle. The […]

Electric vehicles to pay road tax from April 2025 onwards

As confirmed by the government, electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, from 2025. EVs registered on or after 1 April 2025 will incur a first-year VED rate of £10, followed by the standard annual rate of £195 from the second year onwards. Existing […]

What does the Court of Appeal ruling on finance commissions mean for you?

The UK Budget wasn’t the only recent piece of seismic news within the UK automotive finance world. A surprising Court of Appeal judgement ruled that it was unlawful for two lenders to have paid a “secret” commission to car dealers without the borrowers’ knowledge. The new ruling is likely to force the entire industry to […]

The 10 Best Salary Sacrifice Cars (in stock right now!)

To help make it digestible we summarise the top 10 most popular EVs and the likely savings you’d see on a Salary Sacrifice package.
Available now, to help you make the change to a cleaner, greener mobility sooner rather than later.