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How long do car batteries last?
Updated 23rd December 2025 Car batteries don’t last forever, and when they fail, it’s usually sudden: a slow crank, a clicking sound, or silence. In the UK,...
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Full of regret: thousands don’t like their car choice after all
Has your ‘pride and joy’ turned into a ‘shame and misery’? You’re not alone – thousands of drivers regret choosing their new car. More than a third of driver...
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The best cars for first time drivers
Just passed your driving test and now looking for a car? Sounds good – but heading out on the open road alone is a daunting prospect, so choose your new wheels...
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What does an MOT check look for?
If your car is more than three years old, it will need an MOT test – that’s the law. So what does the MOT inspection check for? And how can you prepare? The...
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Buying a used car? Well, has it been maintained?
A third of drivers don’t know how to carry out basic car maintenance, according to a new survey. So how well looked after is your next potential second-hand bu...
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Up for a fight? Be prepared, to negotiate on a car’s price
Are you any good when it comes to haggling for a price? If you said ‘no’ you’re not alone, as a new survey has revealed. Negotiating on the price of their ne...
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What is a hybrid car?
Interested in the growing move towards electric cars but not ready to fully embrace a switch from petrol? A hybrid could be the car for you. So what’s availabl...
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How to change a car tyre
Swopping your summer tyres for winter ones? Upgrading worn rubber? Or had a blow-out on a journey? Here’s how to change a car tyre. They are the only part of...
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What is good mileage for a used car?
If you’re in the market for a used car, one thing you can be sure of is that it will have some miles on the clock. But how much is reasonable? And does it even...
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Used car sales set to rise as drivers cut spending
Nearly three quarters of motorists are considering a used car as their next purchase rather than a new one, as the effects of the cost of living crisis hits ho...
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Left feeling flat? How to jump start your car
There are few worse feelings than returning to your car, turning the key to start the engine and hearing nothing. You might need a jump start – here’s how to d...
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The number’s up! What your car’s licence plate means
March heralded the introduction of a new registration number for Britain’s cars. But what is the unique plate marking for, and what does it all mean? The daw...
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