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What electric car should I buy?
Once a novel but costly option, electric cars have become cheaper and more accessible to UK drivers. But which electric car should you buy? Wh...
3 days ago -
How much is my car tax?
Nobody likes paying tax but if you drive a car it’s just one more levy you have to dial into your annual budget. So how much is your car tax?...
3 weeks ago -
How thousands of drivers now choose a ‘sensible’ car
Growing numbers of motorists are being driven by their heads and not their hearts when it comes to choosing their new car, a new survey has reve...
1 month ago -
How to prepare your car for winter driving
Keeping your car well maintained is vital all-year round but none more so than as winter approaches. Are you getting ready for the cold snap? Re...
1 month ago -
How long do car batteries last?
They’re the unsung heroes of any car but if something goes wrong, they can leave you stranded at the roadside. So how long do car batteries last...
3 months ago -
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...
3 months ago -
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...
3 months ago -
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...
4 months ago -
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...
5 months ago -
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 pr...
6 months ago -
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...
6 months ago -
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 t...
6 months ago -
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? A...
7 months ago -
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...
7 months ago -
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 –...
8 months ago -
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...
8 months ago -
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
Most drivers will say that the reason they have changed to an electric car (or are thinking of making the switch) is because of the cost of ‘fil...
9 months ago -
What to look for when buying a used car
Buying yourself a car is an exciting time, but the dream can turn into a nightmare if you end up with a bad purchase. So how do you safeguard ag...
9 months ago -
Choosing the colour of your next car? It’s a bit of a grey area
The colour choice for Britain’s new cars is not as black and white as you might think. In fact, it’s actually a mixture of both: grey. Could i...
10 months ago -
How to prepare for your car’s MOT test
Keep a car for longer than three years and it will require an MOT test. Once they reach their third birthday, all vehicles must have this annual...
10 months ago -
Cloned cars and how to avoid them
It’s every car buyer’s nightmare to end up with a vehicle that isn’t all it was cracked up to be. Perhaps it turns out the car was stolen, or ba...
11 months ago -
10 ways to save on fuel costs
You’ve done your homework: found a dream used car, had all the history checks done to make sure it’s a legitimate bargain, and now you’re ready...
1 year ago -
Thinking of buying an EV? You’ll need a home charging point
You’re thinking of joining the growing band of electric vehicle (EV) drivers taking to the road in Britain. So you’ll need a charge point for yo...
1 year ago -
Budget tyres or premium tyres – which should I buy?
They are the only car component that actually touches the road so they’re vitally important. But do you really need premium tyres? Or will budge...
1 year ago
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