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ZenAuto share car five maintenance tasks you can easily do yourself. Find out how to keep your car in good condition whilst saving time, money, and hassle. Read more

ZenAuto hooked BBC Sports Presenter, Emma Jones and former England field hockey defender, Sam Quek up with an EV. Read the blog to find out all about their EV road trip. Read more

ZenAuto bring you 7 top tips for driving with a new-born. We also highlight some of the best child friendly rides available right now. Read more

Learn how to keep your dog safe and entertained when in the car with our eight tips. We even share the best lease deals for dog owners. Read more

Sick of your long commute? We have the best tips to make your commute more enjoyable. Read on to change your commuting experience. Read more

We sat down with Tottenham forward and England lioness, Bethany England. Find out about her football career so far with ZenAuto. Read more

Find out about the fastest women in motorsport history. From the first female Emirati F3 driver to the first female F1driver, there are some true racing legends. Read more

Find out how you can prepare for spring driving conditions, to keep yourself and everyone else safe on the roads. Read more

Hear from the female leaders driving ZenAuto forward this International Women’s Day. They share their career highlights and experiences so far. Read more

It’s National Walk Your Dog Month this January, and what better way to celebrate than rounding up the best cars for your dog. Read more

Electric car maintenance costs can be lower than petrol/diesel cars, as there are fewer moving parts to go wrong. We give you the low down over on our blog. Read more

We interviewed an EV owner who embarked on a 1500-mile road trip in her Audi e-tron. It turns out road tripping in an EV is pretty easy! Read more

As we approach 2023, we’ve taken some time to reflect on our favourite cars of 2022. Read our Sales Team’s top picks of 2022 – they’ve chosen some seriously hot wheels. Read more

ZenAuto lease car maintenance packages offer a way to spread the cost of your car maintenance and make life easier. Learn more about all the ways we can help keep you driving in this article. Read more

Calling all you last minute Christmas shoppers, this one’s for you. Stuck on what to get the car enthusiast in your life? Here’s your guide to last minute gifts for car lovers – you’re welcome. Read more

A solid budget helps create financial stability, enabling you to manage day-to-day expenses whilst giving you long term security. Budgeting helps you track your expenses, control your spending, and save money. Check out our tips for a bit of budgeting help. Read more

This Road Safety Week we’re behind Brake’s push for safer roads for all with our newly developed Green Car Cross Code. Find out more about Road Safety Week and our new EV road code. Read more

We’re proud sponsors of the Maggie’s Orange Ball 2022. The network of Maggie’s Centres provides an oasis of support for cancer sufferers and their family and friends. Read more

The darker days are here, get winter driving ready with our top tips. Ensure you stay safe whilst keeping everyone else safe on the roads. Read more

We know it’s a difficult time for all of us right now, so we’ve rounded up some savvy saving tips to see you through the rest of 2022. Read more

As we accelerate into the electric era, here's everything you need to know about learning to drive in an EV. It’s time to take the wheel. Read more

We’re proudly sponsoring the NHS Hero Award 2022, which celebrates the amazing NHS staff in the Yorkshire area. Read more

This International Day of Charity we’d like to reflect on what charity means to ZenAuto and how we come together to give back to the awesome community. Read more

When you switch to an EV, you need to learn about 2 things: charging your EV and your vehicle’s range. So, what exactly is range and why is it so important? Read more

Here's 7 lightning facts about some of the big screen's most iconic cars. Fasten your seatbelts and pass the popcorn. We’re about go on one hell of a ride! Read more

Taking an EV abroad for the first time is bound to bring up a few questions. So, here’s everything you need to know about driving your electric vehicle abroad in 2022. Read more

Happy National Picnic Month! It might be your first-time hearing about National Picnic Month or maybe you’re a picnic professional who religiously celebrates the month? Read more

Whether you’re looking for a city, midi or family size car, here are the best options you can lease on a small budget. Read more

Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) have been hitting the headlines recently, but what are Low Emissions Zones? Here’s everything you need to know about them, including when they might be arriving at a city near you. Read more

We love them in this country, but can electric cars pull caravans? Here’s everything you need to know. Read more

We decided to explore if and how the COP26 summit had altered the plans of UK consumers when it comes to investing in more environmentally friendly modes of transport, so we quizzed 2,000 UK drivers (who don’t already own electric cars) to find out more. This is what we discovered. Read more

2021 has been a year where all of our lives have continued to be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and its variants. But what has this meant for the auto industry? Read more

Nobody enjoys scraping their car windows when it’s freezing cold and the ice feels like it's inches thick, but taking shortcuts can cause problems. Here are some of the biggest cold weather car fails and how you can avoid them. Read more

Switching to an EV means learning lots of new terminology as you try to identify what features your new car offers. Some features you will have never come across before, for example, AVAS. What exactly is AVAS? Read more

As well as being incredibly cool, Teslas are so popular because of the amazing innovative technology they offer, always pushing the boundaries of what we can expect from modern cars. A great example of this is Sentry Mode in its Model 3 range. Read more

EVs may be the best option for reducing carbon emissions but there are ICE (internal combustion engine) cars out there that are much better for the environment than others. We’ve picked out the 5 most eco-conscious ICE cars. Read more

Is there any better type of car for the Autumn than an SUV? Here’s our guide to the best family SUVs out there right now. Read more

One of the trusted businesses that is frequently used as a front for scams is the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), who we all use for obtaining driving licenses and paying our road tax. Here's what to look out for. Read more

Our ZenAuto experts explain current UK fuel shortages. Learn all about current fuel prices in the UK here. Read more

Currently, there are four charging modes, imaginatively named Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 and Mode 4. Here’s what each of them mean. Read more

Start your day on a full battery with an EV home charging point. Learn all the info you'll need to charge your EV at home with this quick ZenAuto Guide. Read more

It’s important to make sure your car is in the best condition possible for a long journey. Here are some tips for what essential checks you need to do on your EV. Read more

This new type of battery by Israeli company StoreDot and manufactured by Eve Energy in China is able to be fully-charged in just five minutes. Read more

It’s Earth Day today and a great reason to think about our impact on the planet. We’ve always been told that EVs are better for the environment but how much do you actually know about it? Read more

How, where and when to charge your electric vehicle has always been a key consideration for drivers. But could we be about to see a new revolution in how this happens? Read more

If you don’t know something that you’re doing is illegal, you’re running the risk of being caught doing it and receiving a fine and points on your licence, so we’ve found five driving offences that you might not know were actually offences. Read more

It’s important to keep a car interior spick and span, especially with a lease car that needs to be in good condition when you eventually give it back. Read more

2021 is a year when you need to be particularly aware of changes to our driving laws as there are several that are coming into effect this year. So here’s everything you need to know about these new laws and how they will affect you. Read more

Even confident drivers can struggle when it comes to parking after getting a new car that is bigger than your previous one or handles differently, so we’ve picked out our top smart parking tips to help you avoid any close calls. Read more

YouTube is pretty much our first port of call for most things in life these days, including electric cars and what better time to binge-watch and boost your EV knowledge. Read more

Most cars focus more on giving the driver what they need to get where they’re going, leaving you to find ways to entertain the backseat drivers. Here are some suggestions to make your journey that much more peaceful and enjoyable. Read more

It’s no surprise that electric car makers are ensuring that they are delivering for the family market with an ever-growing range of options available for all budgets. Here’s your guide to five of the best electric family cars on the market. Read more

Autumn and winter bring plenty of challenging driving conditions, but don’t panic, staying safe on foggy days is simple. Here’s everything you need to know about driving in fog. Read more

In another sign of the UK’s journey towards total adoption of electric vehicles, it’s been announced that an automotive battery gigafactory is to be built in the North East, opening by the end of 2027. Read more

Follow these steps and your leather seats will stay in great condition and your journeys will feel luxurious, even if you’re just nipping to the shops. Read more

You’ve heard the rumours about EVs, now here’s the truth. We’ve created this myth-busting guide to sort the tales from the truth and make leasing an EV simple. Read more

When the weather outside is frightful, even when the fire is so delightful, sometimes you have to drive and with icy or snowy conditions to contend with, you need to take extra care when braking, accelerating and steering while out on the roads this winter. Here are some tips to keep you and your vehicle safe. Read more

Winter is here which means that it’s definitely time for you to remember how important your tyres are and that you need to be taking excellent care of them. Read more

What does the snowflake mean on my dashboard we hear you ask? We’ve got you covered. Read more

Hybrid cars are becoming an increasingly popular option for families who aren’t ready to go full electric yet. They’re efficient, economical and offer a good range of vehicle types to meet the needs of families of all sizes, but which are the best hybrid cars available right now? Read more

The UK Government announced today that they were bringing to ban the sale of new cars and vans powered wholly by petrol and diesel from 2040 forward, to 2030. Read more

Winter is coming and if this is your first time driving an EV in the colder months, we have everything you need to know how to look after it in sub-zero conditions and maximise your EV driving experience. Read more

When it comes to leasing a new car, there are loads of options to choose from. One option is to go for a ‘pre-registered’ car. But what on earth does that mean and why would you want to do it? Read more

One of the most important things you need to do to look after your lease car while you’ve got it (apart from not pretending you’re in The Fast And The Furious obviously) is checking the tyre pressure. Read more

Choosing to lease an electric car means that you’re making the conscious decision to do your bit to fight climate change, as well as save some cash on fuel. Read more

You’ve heard of cruise control, of course. But what is Adaptive Cruise Control and what has it got to do with you and the journeys you make? Read more

Well, it all boils down to regular maintenance. When you buy a car, there is an expectation that you look after it and leasing is no different. Read more

The difference between personal contract hire and personal contract purchase explained. Read more

So, you’re swapping your wheels for a greener option, but you’re not sure whether to drive away a hybrid or an EV. Let’s compare the two. Read more

GAP insurance isn’t compulsory, but it could save you a lot of money and stress if you damage your car beyond repair. Read more

Is it better to lease or buy a car? Getting a new car is now more affordable than you might think – we look at why leasing could prove the best choice for you. Read more

Recently leased a brand new car from ZenAuto? We've got all the lease car maintenance tips to keep your car running well. Read on for our maintenance checklist. Read more

Running a family is tough enough already without having to worry about buying a car. Let us help you find the best family car lease for you. Read more

Optional Extras or Must-Haves: What to consider for your new car? Here's a list of the top 10 optional extras our customers pick when they lease a car. Read more

The ins and outs of how leasing a car works, the difference between PCP and PCH, and why you should lease your next car. Read more