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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

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

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

Owning and running your car

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

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?

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

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