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How do I check my driving licence points?

Want to check if your licence is still clean, or how long you’ve held points for? Our guide tells yo..

Shafiq Abidin, Mon Mar 02 2026

How to beat the bank holiday weekend traffic jams

With up to 21 million driving trips planned this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the roads are likely t..

Claire Evans, Thu May 23 2024

How to calculate company car tax PLUS official BIK tax rates from 2026 to 2030

In this company car tax guide we explain how benefit-in-kind (BIK) rates work in the UK and list all..

Euan Doig, Mon Aug 11 2025

2026 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

HMRC issues new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for fleet car users every quarter. Here are the latest ra..

Euan Doig, Sun Jun 01 2025

ZEV mandate: 33% of new cars must be electric this year

The Zero-Emission Mandate requires all UK car manufacturers to meet targets for new electric car sal..

George Hill, Thu Jan 04 2024

Most common driving scams and how to avoid them

It’s all too easy for drivers to fall victim to one of the many scams on the roads. We share some of..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Mar 05 2026

Most common used car scams and how to avoid them

Scams are on the rise, with UK motorists conned out of millions of pounds every year. We look at the..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jan 08 2025

The fastest charging electric cars in the UK

These are the official maximum charging speeds in kW of all the electric cars in the UK – ranked in..

Shafiq Abidin, Tue Oct 01 2024

EV chargepoint grant – everything you need to know

You can save up to £350 on the cost of a home electric car charger through the Office for Zero-Emiss..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Aug 04 2025

What makes your car’s tyres illegal?

It's easy to overlook your car's tyres, but they are vital for your safety on the road, and you're r..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

How to change a tyre

Don't call a recovery service yet: here's how to change a car tyre safely and get back on the road i..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

How to use a tyre repair kit

No spare tyre? We explain the different types of puncture repair kit and how to use them, so that yo..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

Tyre prices: How much should I pay for tyres?

There's a myriad of choices when it comes to buying car tyres, so we explain how to choose the best..

Graham Hope, Mon Feb 02 2026

What tyres do I need for my car?

With a myriad of different types of tyre available from hundreds of different brands, how can you ch..

Euan Doig, Mon Feb 02 2026

Best tyre brands and how to save money

There are hundreds of different tyre brands and choosing the best can be a minefield. We explain the..

Graham Hope, Tue May 21 2019

The most popular car colours – and the least wanted

Choosing the right colour for your car is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when buyin..

Stuart Milne, Mon Nov 04 2024

Best car phone holders 2026: the phone mounts to help you stay legal reviewed and rated

You’ll need to keep your phone mounted securely to stay legal. We’ve put the best to the test

Jim Blackstock, Fri Jan 16 2026

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

Plug-in hybrid vs mild hybrid: which is best?

Mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids are both growing in popularity among new car buyers, but which is t..

Jack Mortimer, Tue Dec 09 2025

What is the luxury car tax supplement? Expensive car VED explained

Electric cars are now subject to luxury car tax, but at a higher price threshold than petrol cars. H..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Feb 11 2025

What Car? advice

How do I check my driving licence points?

How to beat the bank holiday weekend traffic jams

How to calculate company car tax PLUS official BIK tax rates from 2026 to 2030

2026 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

ZEV mandate: 33% of new cars must be electric this year

Most common driving scams and how to avoid them

Most common used car scams and how to avoid them

The fastest charging electric cars in the UK

EV chargepoint grant – everything you need to know

What makes your car’s tyres illegal?

How to change a tyre

How to use a tyre repair kit

Tyre prices: How much should I pay for tyres?

What tyres do I need for my car?

Best tyre brands and how to save money

The most popular car colours – and the least wanted

Best car phone holders 2026: the phone mounts to help you stay legal reviewed and rated

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

Plug-in hybrid vs mild hybrid: which is best?

What is the luxury car tax supplement? Expensive car VED explained

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