Isle of Wight Car Tools
Free tools built for island drivers — ferry costs, running costs, corrosion checks, and more.
Ferry Cost Calculator
Estimate your ferry crossing cost for Wightlink and Red Funnel routes. Compare peak vs off-peak, resident rates, and passenger numbers.
Car Finance Calculator
Compare Hire Purchase, PCP, and personal loan costs side by side — monthly payments and total cost.
Running Cost Calculator
Calculate the annual cost of owning a car on the Isle of Wight — fuel, road tax, insurance estimate, MOT and servicing.
Road Tax (VED) Checker
Find your car's annual road tax based on registration date, CO2 emissions, or engine size.
Salt Corrosion Checklist
Interactive inspection checklist for IoW used car buyers. Score 12 key corrosion points and get a pass/concern/fail summary.
Is the Price Fair?
Enter the car details and asking price to see if it's in line with current UK market values — adjusted for the island premium.
IoW Garage Finder
Find MOT test centres, service garages, and tyre fitters on the Isle of Wight — searchable by town and service type.
EV Charger Guide + Cost Calculator
Where to charge your electric vehicle on the Isle of Wight, plus a calculator for cost per charge and per mile.
Newport Driving Test Helper
Preparing for your driving test at Newport? Pass rates, common routes, key hazards, and a practice quiz for the "show me, tell me" questions.
Number Plate Year Checker
What year is a "73" plate? Look up any UK registration age identifier both ways.
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