HomeWhat Car? adviceWhat Car? adviceOur advice section has the answers to your motoring questions, whether you're buying, selling, or just looking to reduce your motoring bills. And you can even contact us for help with car-related problemsLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversHow long does it take to charge an electric car?The time taken to charge an electric car can vary from as little as 20 minutes to as much as 24 hour..Darren Moss, Sat Sep 09 2023Car clocking - what is it and how to avoid buying a clocked carMany people assume that the unscrupulous practice of clocking is dead. Yet the number of cars that h..Claire Evans, Fri Sep 08 2023How to choose an EV charging cable A lot of electric cars come with a charging cable, but you might want to buy a spare or one with a d..Claire Evans, Tue Sep 05 2023Electric car home charger installation guideIf you’ve recently made the switch to an electric car, you may be looking to install a wallbox charg..George Hill, Tue Sep 05 2023How to charge an electric carYou can charge an electric car at home, at work or using a public charging point. But what’s involve..Steve Huntingford, Fri Aug 25 2023Can I get Amazon Alexa for my car?We explain Amazon Alexa Auto and all of its features, plus show you which cars can support itGeorge Hill, Wed Aug 23 2023What 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 2023Van walkaround checks explainedIf you use your van for business, then it’s essential that you know it’s safe to use, and the easies..Euan Doig, Sat Jul 29 2023Top 10 pre-MOT checksIt takes as little as two minutes to check the basics on your car and significantly increase its cha..Claire Evans, Thu Jun 29 2023What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your carIn 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 2018Speeding fines, tickets and penalties guideDrivers caught speeding can be fined up to £2500 and get a driving ban. We explain how speeding fine..Darren Moss, Sat Jun 24 2023How long can I drive a van for?If you drive a van for work, there are strict rules on how often you should stop for a break – follo..Euan Doig, Mon Jun 12 2023ULEZ compliant vans: everything you need to knowMany van drivers will soon have to pay up to £27.50 per day to drive their vehicle in London. Here’s..Alasdair Rodden, Thu Jun 01 2023Is 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 2023What are e-fuels?Think the future is all about electric cars? Maybe not, because a new generation of man-made fuels c..George Hill, Mon May 22 2023Returning a leased car – what you need to knowHere's everything you need to know about returning your car at the end of a leasing contract, includ..What Car? team, Sat May 20 2023Where can you park a van?Sadly, the answer to this question isn't 'anywhere you like'. In fact, the rules are more complicate..Euan Doig, Mon May 15 2023How to buy a car onlineOnline shopping is incredibly convenient, but should you buy a car this way? Here's everything you n..Claire Evans, Tue May 02 2023What's the best personal car finance for me?We outline the pros and cons of the main types of car finance to help you make an informed choiceSteve Huntingford, Wed Nov 09 2022What is the ULEZ van scrappage scheme?Grants of up to £6000 are available for buyers of the cleanest new vans. Are you eligible?What Car? team, Mon Nov 18 2019345...15page5of 15