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What is the ULEZ car scrappage scheme?

A grant of up to £2000 is now available for all Greater London residents that own a non-compliant ve..

George Hill, Tue Aug 22 2023

The future of vehicle recycling

Maintaining your car by using recycled parts makes more sense than ever, thanks to a rejuvenated onl..

Claire Evans, Fri Jul 21 2023

Top 10 pre-MOT checks

It takes as little as two minutes to check the basics on your car and significantly increase its cha..

Claire Evans, Thu Jun 29 2023

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

In the UK someone puts the wrong fuel in their car every three and a half minutes - here's what to d..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 17 2018

Speeding fines, tickets and penalties guide

Drivers caught speeding can be fined up to £2500 and get a driving ban. We explain how speeding fine..

Darren Moss, Sat Jun 24 2023

Is a black box car insurance policy for you?

A telematic, or ‘black box’ policy could cut the cost of your insurance, but only if you’re the righ..

Claire Evans, Mon May 22 2023

Servicing satisfaction: main dealers vs independent garages

Is it best to keep your car within the brand’s workshops come service time, or are you better off ta..

Claire Evans, Mon Apr 24 2023

All new smart motorways scrapped due to safety concerns

The Government has cancelled plans for all new smart motorways, including 11 already under construct..

Claire Evans, Mon Apr 17 2023

Car servicing costs compared

There are ways to keep car servicing costs down, without cutting corners that can cost you more in t..

Claire Evans, Wed Apr 12 2023

Top 10 pre-holiday car checks

Make sure your car doesn't let you down as you head off on holiday by doing some quick and simple ch..

Claire Evans, Sat Apr 08 2023

Used car owners could be £3000 out of pocket if their car is written off

Car owners who make an insurance claim if their car is written off or stolen could lose as much as £..

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 13 2022

How to make your car last longer

Keeping your current car for longer can be the most effective way of saving money on motoring costs..

George Hill, Mon Dec 05 2022

What to keep in your car during winter

It's a great idea to keep a bag of essential equipment in your car for when the temperature plummets..

Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017

How to drive in winter

Winter presents a different and sometimes hazardous set of driving conditions - low visibility, snow..

Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017

What to do if you get stranded in winter

If the worst happens and you get stuck in your car, don't panic. Follow our simple advice and you'll..

Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017

Electric car charging: the best home charging solutions

There are lots of different options when it comes to electric car home charging systems, and choosin..

Claire Evans, Fri Jul 17 2020

How often should you service your car?

Whatever age your car is, regular servicing is the only way to make sure it stays in tip-top conditi..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 14 2016

Drivers could get penalty points for not wearing seatbelts

Nearly a third of those who die in road accidents aren’t wearing a seatbelt, so the Government is lo..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 03 2022

Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?

We've driven two electric cars and their petrol equivalents from London to Leeds to see which type o..

Will Nightingale, Tue Sep 06 2022

Cost of living concerns leading to drivers skimping on servicing

More than half of motorists are worried about the cost of fuel, and many are cutting back on repairs..

Claire Evans, Thu Oct 13 2022

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Owning and running your car

What is the ULEZ car scrappage scheme?

The future of vehicle recycling

Top 10 pre-MOT checks

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

Speeding fines, tickets and penalties guide

Is a black box car insurance policy for you?

Servicing satisfaction: main dealers vs independent garages

All new smart motorways scrapped due to safety concerns

Car servicing costs compared

Top 10 pre-holiday car checks

Used car owners could be £3000 out of pocket if their car is written off

How to make your car last longer

What to keep in your car during winter

How to drive in winter

What to do if you get stranded in winter

Electric car charging: the best home charging solutions

How often should you service your car?

Drivers could get penalty points for not wearing seatbelts

Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?

Cost of living concerns leading to drivers skimping on servicing

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