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Our 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 problems

Can I charge an electric car for free?

If you’re prepared to track them down, there are still chargers that will let you top up your electr..

Stuart Milne, Wed Feb 14 2024

Do you need to buy EV tyres for your electric car?

Electric cars can be more demanding on their tyres than petrol or diesel models, but does this limit..

Claire Evans, Sat Feb 03 2024

Duty of care advice for fleet managers and company car drivers

Fleet managers and company car drivers have a duty of care to make sure employees and the public are..

Euan Doig, Wed Jan 31 2024

What is business contract hire (BCH) and what are the pros and cons?

Fleet car managers often use business contract hire to finance company cars, but is it right for you..

Euan Doig, Sat Jan 20 2024

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, Sat Jan 04 2025

Dealing with new car delays: how to take control

Been waiting weeks for a new car or car part? It can be very frustrating, but our guide can help you..

Claire Evans, Fri Dec 29 2023

The best campervan modifications to upgrade your vehicle

Even the most appealing campervan can be improved with cleverly chosen modifications. Here are six g..

Alex Robbins, Thu Dec 07 2023

What is i-Size?

If you're choosing a new child car seat, you'll almost certainly have come across i-Size. But what i..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 21 2023

How to choose a child car seat

Choosing the correct car seat is crucial to ensure your child stays safe – and you stay legal. We re..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 21 2023

Best vans for towing

How much your van can tow depends both on its towing capacity and the power it has available. Here..

Alex Robbins, Thu Oct 03 2019

Electric vehicle charging stations: the complete guide

Filling up the batteries of your EV using a public charger is simple, but can require more forward p..

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 11 2023

How 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 2023

Car clocking - what is it and how to avoid buying a clocked car

Many people assume that the unscrupulous practice of clocking is dead. Yet the number of cars that h..

Claire Evans, Fri Sep 08 2023

How 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 2023

Electric car home charger installation guide

If you’ve recently made the switch to an electric car, you may be looking to install a wallbox charg..

George Hill, Tue Sep 05 2023

Can I get Amazon Alexa for my car?

We explain Amazon Alexa Auto and all of its features, plus show you which cars can support it

George Hill, Wed Aug 23 2023

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

Van walkaround checks explained

If 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 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