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Winter driving guide 2025: how to prepare your car for winter

Short days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..

Stuart Milne, Mon Dec 23 2024

How much is car tax: VED rates explained

Electric car owners will have to pay VED from 2025, and road tax will shoot up for non-electric vehi..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 07 2024

Fleet and company car tax explained and BIK rates from 2024 to 2028

This fleet car tax guide explains how the company car tax system works, how to work out benefit-in-k..

Euan Doig, Wed Nov 06 2024

2024 Autumn Budget: what it will mean for motorists

We scrutinise the Government's first budget to assess the impact it will have on motorists. Will it..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 30 2024

Pothole damage claim: how to get compensated and report a pothole

New research has revealed that more vehicles are being damaged by potholes than ever before. Here, w..

George Hill, Fri Oct 25 2024

What is WLTP? Official economy and emissions tests explained

Official WLTP test figures for fuel economy, CO2 emissions and electric range can make a big impact..

George Hill, Tue Sep 24 2024

Best tyres 2024: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

The best tyres help to keep you safe and improve how your car drives. Our tests reveal the best and..

Claire Evans, Wed Sep 04 2024

Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for company car drivers in the UK

New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for fleet car users were issued by HMRC on September 1, 2024. Here ar..

Euan Doig, Sat Aug 31 2024

How to wash a car: our top car cleaning tips

Washing your car at home can be daunting. Here, we explain how to clean a car inside and out, with a..

Alasdair Rodden, Sat Aug 24 2024

What is E10 fuel and how could it affect you and your car?

In September 2021, a new blend of petrol with double the amount of bioethanol was introduced in the..

George Hill, Sat Aug 17 2024

MOT testers pass 2.9 million unroadworthy cars

Research reveals there could be 2.9 million unroadworthy and potentially dangerous cars being driven..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 25 2024

Car security: how to keep your car safe and avoid car theft

Car thefts are up 21%, so we've taken a look at the latest threats to car security and what's being..

Claire Evans, Sat Jul 13 2024

What goes wrong with cars? The most common car faults revealed

Car owners reveal the problems that have plagued their cars over the past year - check our lists to..

Claire Evans, Sun Jul 07 2024

Flood water: how to drive through it safely

Heavy rain showers combined with fallen leaves can create flash floods - and they can spell trouble..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 01 2024

DVLA medical conditions: full list and how to report

If you develop a medical condition or a disability, it’s essential that you inform the DVLA. Here’s..

George Hill, Sat Jun 29 2024

Holiday car hire tips: don't get ripped off

Don’t let a massive car hire bill spoil your holiday by following our money-saving tips

Claire Evans, Sun Jun 23 2024

How to beat the bank holiday weekend traffic jams

With up to 20 million drivers making the most of bank holiday weekends to get away, the roads can be..

Claire Evans, Thu May 23 2024

What is cruise control and should you have it on your next car?

Cruise control can take the strain out of long drives and save you from a speeding fine – here's how..

Claire Evans, Tue May 21 2024

Which is the best breakdown service in 2024

No one wants to face the cost and inconvenience of their car breaking down. But if it does happen, w..

Claire Evans, Wed May 15 2024

Clean air zones: everything you need to know

Regional clean air zones are being introduced around the UK to cut pollution. Is one coming to a cit..

Claire Evans, Tue May 14 2024

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Owning and running your car

Winter driving guide 2025: how to prepare your car for winter

How much is car tax: VED rates explained

Fleet and company car tax explained and BIK rates from 2024 to 2028

2024 Autumn Budget: what it will mean for motorists

Pothole damage claim: how to get compensated and report a pothole

What is WLTP? Official economy and emissions tests explained

Best tyres 2024: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for company car drivers in the UK

How to wash a car: our top car cleaning tips

What is E10 fuel and how could it affect you and your car?

MOT testers pass 2.9 million unroadworthy cars

Car security: how to keep your car safe and avoid car theft

What goes wrong with cars? The most common car faults revealed

Flood water: how to drive through it safely

DVLA medical conditions: full list and how to report

Holiday car hire tips: don't get ripped off

How to beat the bank holiday weekend traffic jams

What is cruise control and should you have it on your next car?

Which is the best breakdown service in 2024

Clean air zones: everything you need to know

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