Blogs at Perrys
Clean Air Zones: Everything You Need to Know
In order to improve their air quality and reduce pollution, some UK cities are rolling out what are known as “ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ)” and “clean air zones (CAZ)”. If your car exceeds standard emissions, you may need to pay a charge when driving in one of these…
Written by Lucrezia | 4 min read
16-Mar-2022
The Most Interesting Customised Number Plates
How do Customised Number Plates Work? Customised number plates are a way of making a car more exciting. You can choose to have a slogan, phrase, or even your initials. It may be pricey to have a customised number plate though and usually the fewer the characters, the more expensive it…
Written by Lois | 5 min read
15-Mar-2022
Top 5 Compact Electric Cars
If you are looking to move into the electric car market and want a small, easy manoeuvrable car, then here are the top 5 small electric cars available at Perrys. Vauxhall Mokka-e The Vauxhall Mokka-e has a 50kWh battery that can be recharged to 80% in around 30 minutes. It’s a modern and…
Written by Lois | 6 min read
09-Mar-2022
Top 5 Best Family Electric Cars
Thanks to the boom in requests for electric cars, they are now available in all shapes and sizes to meet the requirements of an ever-increasing number of customers. Producing zero emissions, low noise, and qualifying for a road tax exemption, electric cars also prove to be a good investment for…
Written by Lucrezia | 4min read
09-Mar-2022
New and Returning Motability Customers to Get One Off Discount
With the everyday cost of living rising every year, Motability has introduced a £250 “new vehicle” one-off payment to its customers, hoping this will attract new and returning customers when it comes to purchasing a new accessible vehicle. Customers new to the Motability scheme…
Written by Lucrezia | 2 min read
28-Feb-2022
Brief History of Electric Cars
In 1832, Robert Anderson, a Scottish inventor, produced the first fully electric vehicle. It was designed more like a carriage than a car due to the evolution from the horse and carriage which was their usual mode of transport. The carriage was powered by non-rechargeable power cells so when the…
Written by Lois | 4.5 min read
28-Feb-2022
How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Car?
Just like with regular petrol or diesel cars, the cost of running an electric vehicle will depend on its make, model, and specifics, in addition to variables like which type of charger you’re using, where are you charging the car and what speed is your charger. Generally speaking, the overall…
Written by Lucrezia | 3 min read
21-Feb-2022
How To Read UK Number Plates
Why Do We Have Vehicle Registration Plates? You may think a number plate is made of random letters and numbers, but that's not entirely true. There is in fact some logic to every car number plate. This blog will explain how to read a UK number plate and why each vehicle needs one. Since…
Written by Lois | 4 min read
21-Feb-2022
How do Plug-in Hybrids Work?
What Does ‘Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles’ Mean? Plug-in hybrid cars, known as PHEVs, are powered by an electric motor and an internal combustion engine (ICE). Their battery can be recharged whilst using a plug-in charging point and whilst driving. When the battery runs empty, the…
Written by Lois | 4 min read
16-Feb-2022
New Highway Code Rules for 2022: Everything You Need to Know
The new Highway Code rule changes resulted from a public consultation that took place between July and October 2020 to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders alike. The consultation saw 20,000 respondents among the general public, businesses, and organisations who voted in…
Written by Lucrezia | 4 min read
15-Feb-2022
Charging Times for Electric Cars
Charging times are essential when it comes to switching to electric cars. You want to charge your car with the same efficiency as filling one up with fuel. Charging times highly depend on your electric car’s battery size and on the power of the charging point. Simply put, the larger your…
Written by Lois│7 min read
14-Feb-2022
Electric Car Maintenance and Servicing Explained
Research has shown that a great advantage of electric cars compared to Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ones is that they have fewer parts to wear and that service and maintenance can cost up to 30% less than traditional petrol or diesel cars. With fewer parts to wear (most units are made of less…
Written by Lucrezia | 4 min read
11-Feb-2022
Electric Charging Points across the UK
As electric vehicles (EV) are becoming increasingly popular, the availability of charging points is crucial. Knowing where your nearest charging point is will ensure that you never run out of battery. Across the UK, in over 15,500 locations, there are more than 42,000 charging points. It comes…
Written by Lois | 4 min read
28-Jan-2022
Do Electric Cars Need an MOT?
A question that many of our customers have been asking is whether electric vehicles need an MOT. Contrary to popular belief, you can’t escape an MOT despite the many benefits of switching to an electric car. Like any other petrol and diesel vehicle, EVs also need to pass an MOT to be deemed…
Written by Lucrezia | 4 min read
28-Jan-2022
Pros & Cons of Electric Cars
The electric car market is becoming more and more relevant, for both car manufacturers and consumers alike. In fact, those who wish to upgrade their cars and make a more sustainable choice will need to evaluate all the pros and cons of electric cars, not just from an economic point of view, but also…
Written by Lucrezia | 10 min read
21-Jan-2022
Types of Electric Cars: A No Frills Guide
With an estimate of over 1M electric vehicles recorded on the road last year in the UK and electric cars amounting to 11.6% of vehicle sales (a booming 76% increase compared to 2020); the electric revolution is so much closer than you think. Here at Perrys, we have put together a guide to walk you…
Written by Lucrezia | 7 min read
21-Jan-2022
How do All Electric Cars Work?
There are currently an estimate of 370,000 All Electric Cars on the road in the UK. This number is set to rapidly increase over the next few years thanks to the development of modern technology. All Electric Vehicles, such as the Ford Mustang Mach e, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Kia EV6, are powered by…
Written by Lois | 8 min read
21-Jan-2022
Preparing your Car for Part Exchange
When you are considering purchasing a new car, whether brand new or just new to you, one of your first thoughts may be, 'How much can I get for my current car?' as you may be relying on the funds from your current vehicle to afford your new car. If you have a car, or even a van, to part…
Written by Perrys | 4 min read
17-Jan-2022