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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

Which is the best breakdown service in 2025?

Is it worth taking out breakdown cover, and which are the best providers? Here’s our guide to the te..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 25 2024

Most common 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

Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?

We've driven electric cars and their petrol equivalents to see which type of car is really cheaper t..

Will Nightingale, Tue Sep 06 2022

Car recalls: what are they and what to do if your car is recalled

The number of car manufacturers recalling their models has risen in recent years, but should you be..

Jack Mortimer, Tue Feb 18 2020

Complete guide to ULEZ: expansion, maps, costs & criticisms

Since it was first introduced in 2017, the London ULEZ has been controversial for many. Here’s how i..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Jan 29 2024

What's checked in an MOT: how to pass an MOT first time

Making a few checks to your car before its MOT can make all the difference between a pass and a fail..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Jun 29 2023

What to do when my car breaks down

If your car breaks down, you’ll need to know what to do, who to call and how to stay safe. We reveal..

Jack Mortimer, Mon May 19 2025

What is car refinancing? Could it help lower your monthly payments?

Car refinancing could help you reduce your monthly payments or help you to keep your car at the end..

Stuart Milne, Wed Apr 30 2025

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, Sat Apr 12 2025

How much is car tax: VED rates explained

Electric car owners now have to pay VED for the first time, and road tax will shoot up for non-elect..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 07 2024

Councils told to solve Britain’s pothole crisis

Local authorities to receive a cash injection, but there are strings attached

Stuart Milne, Mon Mar 24 2025

Pothole backlog in England and Wales soars to £17bn due to lack of funding

Half of England and Wales’s roads may be unusable in 15 years’ time if more money isn’t spent on rep..

Eleanor Cooper, Mon Mar 17 2025

Car warning lights: understanding dashboard symbols and their meanings

Dashboard warning lights can be signs of serious problems, or something that’s easily fixed. We reve..

Stuart Milne, Tue Dec 31 2024

The most stolen cars in the UK

Seven cars were stolen every hour, according to the latest figures from the DVLA. But which models a..

Claire Evans, Sat Feb 01 2025

Best car servicing 2025: the best and worst brands at servicing your car

Is it best to have your car serviced by a manufacturer, or take your business elsewhere? We look at..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 22 2025

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, Tue Jan 21 2025

Winter driving guide 2025: how to prepare your car for winter

Short days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..

Stuart Milne, Mon Dec 23 2024

2024 Autumn Budget: what it will mean for motorists

We scrutinise the Government's first budget to assess the impact it will have on motorists. Will it..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 30 2024

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

Owning and running your car

A guide to short-term car insurance

Which is the best breakdown service in 2025?

Most common car scams and how to avoid them

Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?

Car recalls: what are they and what to do if your car is recalled

Complete guide to ULEZ: expansion, maps, costs & criticisms

What's checked in an MOT: how to pass an MOT first time

What to do when my car breaks down

What is car refinancing? Could it help lower your monthly payments?

The UK’s most misunderstood road signs

How much is car tax: VED rates explained

Councils told to solve Britain’s pothole crisis

Pothole backlog in England and Wales soars to £17bn due to lack of funding

Car warning lights: understanding dashboard symbols and their meanings

The most stolen cars in the UK

Best car servicing 2025: the best and worst brands at servicing your car

The UK’s most misunderstood road signs

Winter driving guide 2025: how to prepare your car for winter

2024 Autumn Budget: what it will mean for motorists

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

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