Guides
Motoring guides
Straightforward advice for changing vehicles safely.
18 Oct 2026
Does road tax transfer when you buy or swap a car?
Vehicle tax does not move to the new keeper. Here is what buyers, sellers and both parties to a swap need to arrange before driving away.
18 Oct 2026
Checks to make before you buy or swap
Finance, theft, documents and inspection: what to look at before you hand over keys.
18 Oct 2026
How vehicle swaps work on MotorCircle
A plain-English guide to proposing, negotiating and completing a swap safely.
18 Oct 2026
Understanding guide prices
What our guide price ranges mean, where they come from and their limitations.