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Motoring guides and leasing options

Whether you’re an experienced driver or have just passed your test, here at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, we’ve got you covered.

Our motoring guides have been created to give you all the information you need so that you can take everything into consideration before making a decision on leasing your next vehicle. 

Find out all you need to know about your leasing options, including personal vehicle leasing, leasing for business or leasing an electric vehicle. Here you will also find other automotive guides on everything from GAP insurance and UK road law to caring for your new lease, which you may find useful.

Business Leasing

Leasing for business? Discover our guides on everything from fleet car leasing to company car running costs and how to service your lease vehicle.
Business Leasing
Updated 6th Feb 2026
Guide to: Business Leasing

Personal Leasing

This section covers everything you need to know about leasing a vehicle for personal use - from leasing types and contracts to applying for finance.
Personal Leasing
Updated 6th Feb 2026
Guide to: Personal Vehicle Leasing

Van Leasing

In this section, you’ll find everything you need to know about van and pick-up leasing, from taxing a company van to servicing your van lease.
Van Leasing
Updated 4th Jan 2023
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Used Leasing

Find out about used car leasing, including how to find the best deals, the condition of our used lease cars and maintenance package options.
Used Leasing
Updated 20th Sep 2024
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Hybrid & Electric

Our electric leasing guides cover running costs, charging points, the best electric cars for families and FAQs about alternative-powered vehicles.
Electric & Hybrid
Updated 7th Jun 2022
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Delivery of Your Lease Vehicle

From information on our suppliers and finance partners to delivery times. Here’s all you need to know about the delivery of your lease vehicle.
Delivery
Updated 19th Jul 2022
Delivery of Your Lease Vehicle

Gap Insurance

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance is a financial add-on often sold when you buy or lease a new car. Here's everything you need to know.
Gap Insurance
Updated 27th Sep 2021
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UK Road Law

Whatever your driving experience, this section is here to remind you of UK road laws - from rules around parking to the use of mobile phones.
UK Road Law
Updated 30th Aug 2022
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Caring For Your Lease Vehicle

Everything you need to know about caring for your lease vehicle, from winter care and rust prevention to fuel economy and tyre safety.
Vehicle Maintenance
Updated 4th Jan 2023
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Ask Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Looking for more information? This section covers some of the most frequently asked questions we get about vehicle leasing and leasing contracts.
FAQs
Updated 7th Jul 2022
Ask Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Young Driver Guides

Just passed your test? Discover our guides on the best cars for young drivers, how to cut your running costs and how to budget for your first car.
Young Drivers
Updated 8th Aug 2022
New Driver Guides

Family Guides

Find the right lease for you and your family with our family car leasing guides, whether you’re a new parent or already have a little one in tow.
Families
Updated 3rd Jan 2023
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The UK's best and worst drive-thrus

We rank the best and worst drive-thrus in the UK based on customer reviews, helping you enjoy a more delicious drive.
Updated 24th Jun 2022
The UK's best and worst drive-thrus

Sports stadium parking index

We analyse official and unofficial stadium parking rates to reveal the most and least affordable.
Updated 19th Jul 2022
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New car releases for 2024

From electric city cars to family SUVs, we list of 22 of the newest car models that will hit UK roads in 2022
Personal Leasing
Updated 31st Jan 2022
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America’s Dream Cars

We analysed search volumes in each U.S. state to reveal the most popular dream car brand and model across America.
Updated 17th Feb 2023
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Hardest places in the world to drive

We look into the most visited cities in the world for tourism to determine which city is the hardest place to drive.
Updated 31st Jul 2023
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Summer Driving Advice

From UK and international road laws, to how to stay safe on the roads, we have everything you need to know about driving in the summer.
Summer Driving
Updated 18th Jun 2024
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How to overcome MOT anxiety

We’ve surveyed 2000 Brits to discover how people are feeling towards car garages in 2024, from experiences with MOTs to common car scams.
Updated 16th Sep 2024
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The driving apps that are draining phone battery

We’ve analysed 100 navigation apps and 100 entertainment apps to see which is draining a driver’s phone battery the most, as well as which apps are the most popular across the world.
Updated 7th Oct 2024
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The Hardest F1 Tracks 2025

We’ve analyse the 2025 F1 circuits to uncover which is the most difficult for drivers, based on corners, straights, weather, and more.
Updated 24th Feb 2025
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Future of the Auto Industry

A comprehensive report predicting factors driving the automotive sector, from new markets and car technologies to auto brands and electric vehicles (EVs).
Updated 18th Jun 2025
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The Future of Driving Jobs

We’ve analysed data to predict the UK driving jobs facing worker shortages and the most popular automotive roles by 2050, driven by tech, booming markets, and population growth.
Updated 27th Jun 2025
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Hardest Global Destinations to Navigate

We've analysed the top worldwide cities to reveal the most difficult and easiest locations to navigate by car.
Updated 11th Aug 2025
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The world's biggest cheaters on GTA

We analyse search volumes, reviews, and the price people around the world pay for GTA cheats and hacks to discover the countries that cheat the most.
Updated 9th May 2023
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