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ABOUT THE DUCK MOTORIST

Practical help for
everyday drivers.

The Duck Motorist is an independent, practical guide for ordinary drivers who want to choose cars and accessories carefully, understand what a car really costs to own, and avoid preventable buying mistakes.

WHAT WE DO

Useful guides,
no fluff.

Choose carefully

Clear checklists and questions to ask before you view, test drive or buy a used car.

Know the real cost

Plain-English help with budgets, running costs and depreciation, so the price tag is never the whole story.

Avoid costly mistakes

The paperwork, service-history and inspection checks that catch problems before they become yours.

WHO IT’S FOR

Built for
real drivers.

Everyday car owners

Keep on top of maintenance, track what you spend and make better decisions about accessories and upgrades.

Used car shoppers

Compare listings, prepare for viewings and know which questions and documents matter before you hand over any money.

WHY A DUCK?

Friendly face,
serious advice.

Our duck mascot keeps things approachable. Car buying can feel intimidating; we’d rather it felt like getting sensible advice from a friend who has done their homework. The focus stays where it belongs: on information that helps you decide.

Start with the
free checklist.

Join the list for the free Quick-Start Driving Checklist and new guides as they’re published.

FREE QUICK-START CHECKLIST

Get started
the smart way.

Join the list for the free Quick-Start Driving Checklist and practical, no-nonsense guides on choosing, buying and running a car.