— Independent · Personal · Local
A more personal way to buy your next car
Independent guidance from shortlist to sourcing — covering petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV, matched to how you actually drive.
Personal new and used car finding
A tailored search service to help you find the right car for your budget, lifestyle and preferences — without dealership pressure.
Typical price: £250
Bespoke vehicle search and sourcing
From everyday family cars to harder-to-find specialist vehicles, with support from initial brief through to handover.
Typical price: £500
— About me
Experience that builds confidence
More than 10 years of vehicle sourcing experience — with real market knowledge, not just brochure knowledge.
I offer genuinely independent advice — not shaped by stock lists or sales targets. My background covers personal and business purchases, from everyday family cars to specialist and niche vehicles.
I also have wider commercial experience from building and managing Britishvolt's 100+ vehicle fleet, which sharpened my understanding of market pricing, depreciation and total running costs — knowledge I put to work for private buyers every day.
→Genuinely independent — advice not tied to any dealer or manufacturer
→Real market knowledge across petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV
→Personal, one-to-one support from first conversation to final handover
100+
Vehicles sourced, placed, funded and managed, not built
Start with a simple EV savings comparison
£135
/mo
Potential saving switching from petrol to EV — based on 10,000 miles a year on a smart tariff. Use the calculator to see what the numbers look like for your situation.
10+
Years of vehicle sourcing and funding experience, personal and business
See what switching could save you
Enter your current car details, choose a likely EV category, and get a clear cost comparison across tariff types — including the honest home rate impact.
EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare your current car with a likely EV alternative
Enter your current car details, choose an EV type, and see estimated monthly and annual running costs.
1. Your Car & Mileage
Typical guide: petrol ~35 mpg, diesel ~45 mpg
Advanced
Used to estimate the effect of EV tariffs that also influence some household electricity use.
2. Your EV Choice
Efficiency figures use typical real-world estimates rather than official brochure numbers.
Current setting:
3. Your Potential Savings
Current Car
Annual miles0
Annual fuel cost£0
Monthly running cost£0
EV tariff comparison
Standard home rate£0/mo
Economy 7£0/mo
Smart EV tariff£0/mo
Show full cost breakdown
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Trusted by private buyers across the midlands
Nick Darlow is incredibly knowledgeable about cars and the car market, scrupulous on detail, and always seems to manage to create a happy experience for all parties.
Nick Weldon — Rushden Jazz School
My husband and I moved back to the UK in 2024 from Denmark.
Not knowing the area very well, we needed some guidance not only on where to go but also on what type of car would be best for our lifestyle. Nick was the perfect person to guide us through. With his personable and sincere manner, his knowledge of cars and the online system for recording vehicle history, we felt in safe hands.
It is now three weeks since we picked up our car and we couldn't be happier, it is perfect for our needs.
Karin Blak — Market Harborough
The whole process with Nick was incredibly professional and helpful. I’m sure there many people like me, who are useless when it comes to cars. E.g. what you should be looking/checking for upon viewing and test driving, as well as finding something suitable for what you need. Nick helped with all of this and answered any ‘silly questions’ I had about the process of buying a second hand car. I would highly recommend.
Stuart Richardson — Kimbolton
From start to finish Nick offers an outstanding service. My family and I have used Nick several times over the years to advise and procure our vehicles, and we have always been delighted with the service received.
Steve Thomas — Raunds, Northamptonshire
Let’s find the right car for you
Whether you're replacing the family car, curious about EV, or looking for something specialist — I offer independent advice and a genuinely personal way to buy.
What are you interested in?
ICE to EV guidance
Personal car finding
Bespoke vehicle sourcing
Something else
Find the right car,
with someone on your side
I offer a personal, independent service for private buyers — whether you're replacing the family car, exploring EV for the first time, or searching for something more specialist.
Not tied to any dealership
Honest, independent advice
One-to-one and personal
— How can I help?
— EV Savings Comparison
— What clients say
Search guidance and referral
Clear, independent advice on whether petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric is the right fit for how you actually use your car.
Typical price: £150