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Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

When you buy a new or used car from an official dealer, you are protected by the Consumer Rights Act..

Claire Evans, Thu Dec 26 2024

The UK’s most misunderstood road signs

Reckon you know your road signs? Well, many people don't. Let's find out the ones that mystify the m..

What Car? team, Thu Nov 20 2025

London Congestion Charge hiked to £18 per day with EV discounts slashed

Mayor of London to hike Congestion Charge to £18 per day with EV discounts slashed

Eleanor Cooper, Tue May 27 2025

How to calculate company car tax PLUS official BIK tax rates from 2025 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

Driving in Europe: the rules, documents and tips you need to know

No matter where you’re planning to drive in Europe, it’s worth knowing exactly what to do to avoid f..

Jack Mortimer, Fri Aug 10 2018

What are approved mileage allowance payments (MAPs)?

If you run your own vehicle instead of a company car, here’s everything you need to know about the m..

Euan Doig, Mon Dec 04 2023

Best car seats 2025: the safest child seats for newborns and toddlers

15% of people with a child car seat got it secondhand, without knowing if it was faulty or damaged..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 07 2024

2025 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

HMRC issued new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for fleet car users on June 1, 2025. Here are the rates f..

Euan Doig, Sun Jun 01 2025

Company car vs car allowance - which is best for you?

Getting a company car sounds like a real ‘you’ve made it’ moment but is it actually the right choice..

Euan Doig, Fri Aug 01 2025

Are car service plans worth it?

A car servicing plan is designed to help you avoid expensive repair bills but might cost you more mo..

Jack Mortimer, Tue Jan 29 2019

Is a black box car insurance policy for you?

A black box policy might cut hundreds of pounds off the cost of your car insurance, but only if you’..

Jack Mortimer, Mon May 22 2023

Extended car warranty guide 2025

Extended warranties can offer peace of mind if you own an old car. We share what they cover and whet..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jan 03 2024

Driver monitoring systems 2025 - advanced safety tech tested

In-car camera based monitoring systems to warn of distracted driving are now fitted to some new cars..

Claire Evans, Tue Aug 05 2025

Best new car warranties

As a growing number of brands introduce 10-year warranties, we compare the cover provided by a range..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jan 24 2024

Under-inflated tyres could cost you £450 a year

Exclusive What Car? testing highlights the cost and danger of driving with too little air in your ca..

Claire Evans, Tue Jul 29 2025

Diesel particulate filters - everything you need to know about your DPF

A diesel particulate filter can cut emissions by 90% but also could cost you a packet to replace. We..

Jack Mortimer, Tue May 15 2018

How to choose the best car insurance

Car insurance is not only a legal requirement, its a safety net to ensure you're properly recompense..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Jan 19 2017

Best small car tyres 2025: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

Your car’s tyres are vital in keeping it going where you point it, so it’s worth making sure they’re..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 10 2025

Clean air zones: everything you need to know

Clean air zones (CAZs) are now enforced in a wide range of city centres across England and Scotland..

Jack Mortimer, Tue May 14 2024

A guide to short-term car insurance

If you’re borrowing, sharing or thinking of buying a vehicle, temporary forms of car insurance may h..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Jan 19 2017

Owning and running your car

Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

The UK’s most misunderstood road signs

London Congestion Charge hiked to £18 per day with EV discounts slashed

How to calculate company car tax PLUS official BIK tax rates from 2025 to 2030

Driving in Europe: the rules, documents and tips you need to know

What are approved mileage allowance payments (MAPs)?

Best car seats 2025: the safest child seats for newborns and toddlers

2025 HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car drivers

Company car vs car allowance - which is best for you?

Are car service plans worth it?

Is a black box car insurance policy for you?

Extended car warranty guide 2025

Driver monitoring systems 2025 - advanced safety tech tested

Best new car warranties

Under-inflated tyres could cost you £450 a year

Diesel particulate filters - everything you need to know about your DPF

How to choose the best car insurance

Best small car tyres 2025: the safest tyres reviewed and rated

Clean air zones: everything you need to know

A guide to short-term car insurance

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