Write for Check Fuel Prices.
We commission and publish writing on finance, business and the automotive economy — by analysts, operators, journalists, accountants, economists and the occasional independent voice with a genuinely useful story to tell.
These guidelines explain what we publish, what we don't, and how to pitch us. Please read them before getting in touch — it saves everyone time.
At a glance
- Original, evidence-led writing on finance, business or the automotive economy.
- 800–2,000 words, written for an informed general reader — not industry insiders.
- Author byline with a short bio and a link to a relevant professional profile.
- Editor reviews every pitch personally. We reply to all submissions.
What we cover
Our readers are drivers, small-business owners, fleet operators, accountants and journalists. They are not specialists. Good contributors translate inside knowledge into something that informs that audience. We're broadly interested in three areas:
Finance & economics
Personal finance, tax, household budgeting, cost-of-living analysis, energy and commodity markets, accounting for owner-managed businesses, regulation and policy.
Business & operations
Running an SME, logistics and fleet operations, hiring and payroll, procurement, sector outlooks, and case-led pieces from operators who've been through it.
Automotive
Cost-of-ownership, the EV transition, used-car economics, motoring tax and duty, fuel markets, insurance, leasing and the day-to-day economics of owning a vehicle.
What we'll consider
- Original analysis you haven't published elsewhere.
- Clear thesis backed by data, primary sources, or hands-on experience.
- Plain English. We edit out jargon — make our job easier.
- A working title, a 2–3 paragraph outline, and a sense of length.
- A short author bio (2–3 sentences) and a link we can verify.
What we don't accept
- Sponsored or paid placements. Editorial slots are not for sale.
- "Guest posts" written primarily to place a backlink. Outbound links must be genuinely useful and will usually be
rel="nofollow". - AI-generated drafts submitted without disclosure or human editing. We can tell.
- Press releases, product launches, or thinly disguised marketing.
- Pieces already published elsewhere, including on your own blog.
- Crypto, gambling, casino, betting, adult or other off-topic pitches. We only cover motoring, finance and small business.
We don't pay for contributions and we don't charge for them either — this isn't a paid-submission programme. What you get is a byline, an honest edit, and a place on a site that drivers, journalists and analysts actually read. Pieces are published under our Editorial Policy.
How the process works
We'd rather see a sharp pitch than a finished draft. If we like the angle we'll come back with notes, an agreed length, and a deadline before you spend hours writing.
Pitch the idea
Email us a working title, a few sentences on the angle, and who you are.
Editorial reply
We respond within 7 working days — yes with notes, no with a reason, or a request for more detail.
Draft & edit
You write to the agreed brief. We edit for accuracy, clarity and house style — usually one or two rounds.
Publish
Full byline, bio, and a link to your professional profile. We share it on our channels.
A note on house style
- British English, Oxford comma optional, sentences short.
- Cite primary data (CMA, ONS, DESNZ, RAC Foundation) wherever you can.
- Numbers in figures from 10 onward; prices in pence per litre (e.g. 142.4p).
- Disclose any commercial interest in what you're writing about.
- Avoid superlatives we can't verify ("the cheapest", "the best").
- We add the headline, deck and any data visualisations — focus on the argument.
Pitch us by email
There's no form to fill in — just email us. Include a working title, two or three sentences on the angle, a short note on who you are, and a link to a sample of your work. We read every pitch and reply within 7 working days.
[email protected]We only commission motoring, finance and small-business writing — no crypto, gambling or casino topics. Every piece is published at the editor's discretion, and we reserve the final say on what runs and how it's edited.