Christofer Lloyd
Christofer Lloyd has been highly commended for his journalistic work for over a decade including Journalist of the Year from the Guild of Motoring Writers in 2018. After graduating from Cardiff University with a Magazine Journalism degree in 2011, they joined us as Finance Editor here at Parkers, during that time contributing to road tests, news and features.Read more
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Car finance: what is an optional final payment?The optional final payment of a PCP car deal is the amount due at the end of your contract if you want to buy the car. It’s a one-off final...13 Oct 2023 -
Ford Ka Plus (16-19) reviewValue-focused model aces the basics, buts lacks style18 Oct 2019 -
Volvo V60 (10-18) reviewAbout to be replaced, but still highly appealing6 Jun 2019 -
Mazda 3 Hatchback (13-19) reviewMazda's Ford Focus-fighter looks distinctive, is great to drive6 Jun 2019 -
Volkswagen Beetle Dune Coupe (16-18) reviewDune model adds style – and cost – but not substance6 Jun 2019 -
Car finance: what is a deposit?A deposit is the upfront payment put down by a customer at the start of a car finance scheme. What do I need to know about deposits? The more deposit you put...15 Mar 2018 -
More than one in five drivers using car finance do no research into their optionsMore than four in 10 drivers get no advice about the best car finance option for them, a survey by Parkers has revealed. Furthermore, more than one in five motorists...12 May 2017 -
Electric shocker: supercharged costs leave plug-in city car up the creek without a paddleWant to get an electric car to save money? Don’t think that all plug-in models will cut your motoring bills with low prices and minimal running costs; the Volkswagen e-Up...10 Apr 2017 -
Sleek Q4 and frugal plug-in hybrid models to join Audi off-roader rangeAudi is set to take on the Range Rover Evoque compact off-roader with the sleek style-centric Q4, which will share design cues with the popular TT Coupe. The new car...16 Mar 2017 -
What are residual values?Residual values (or RVs) concern how much a car is worth after several years; the higher the figure, the more the car is worth used. What do I need to know...2 Jan 2017 -
Van finance explained by VW Commercial VehiclesVolkswagen vans has released a number of guides explaining finance options to potential van drivers – both private retail buyers and fleet customers. Van finance advice for retail and fleet business Options...29 Dec 2016 -
Government drafts 2020-21 company car tax bandsThe government has published draft legislation for new company car tax bands that would come into force from 2020. These bands would see drivers with fully electric cars paying much...12 Dec 2016