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Petrol vs diesel: which costs less?

Diesel has long been the fuel of choice for high-mileage drivers, but with it now costing an average..

George Hill, Sun Feb 04 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

Annual MOT test remains as proposed change is scrapped

Year-long Government consultation concludes that a vehicle's first MOT test should stay at three yea..

Claire Evans, Fri Jan 26 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

More electric car chargers on motorways thanks to planning law change

Changes to planning legislation announced in the Autumn Statement should let motorway services upgra..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 27 2023

How much have EVs improved?: New MG 4 vs used BMW i3 and Renault Zoe

We pit a new MG 4 against two older machines to see how much better (or not) electric cars have beco..

Will Nightingale, Sun Nov 19 2023

EV charging cables: how safe are aftermarket leads?

Exclusive investigation reveals the potential dangers of EV charging cables bought from online marke..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 09 2023

Should I buy winter tyres?

With winter on the way, we investigate whether it's worth splashing out on some specialist rubber to..

Claire Evans, Fri Nov 03 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

The future of vehicle recycling

Maintaining your car by using recycled parts makes more sense than ever, thanks to a rejuvenated onl..

Claire Evans, Fri Jul 21 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

All new smart motorways scrapped due to safety concerns

The Government has cancelled plans for all new smart motorways, including 11 already under construct..

Claire Evans, Mon Apr 17 2023

Car servicing costs compared

There are ways to keep car servicing costs down, without cutting corners that can cost you more in t..

Claire Evans, Wed Apr 12 2023

Top 10 pre-holiday car checks

Make sure your car doesn't let you down as you head off on holiday by doing some quick and simple ch..

Claire Evans, Sat Apr 08 2023

Used car owners could be £3000 out of pocket if their car is written off

Car owners who make an insurance claim if their car is written off or stolen could lose as much as £..

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 13 2022

How to make your car last longer

Keeping your current car for longer can be the most effective way of saving money on motoring costs..

George Hill, Mon Dec 05 2022

How to drive in winter

Winter presents a different and sometimes hazardous set of driving conditions - low visibility, snow..

Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017

What to keep in your car during winter

It's a great idea to keep a bag of essential equipment in your car for when the temperature plummets..

Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017

Owning and running your car

Petrol vs diesel: which costs less?

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

Annual MOT test remains as proposed change is scrapped

What to do if you get stranded in winter

More electric car chargers on motorways thanks to planning law change

How much have EVs improved?: New MG 4 vs used BMW i3 and Renault Zoe

EV charging cables: how safe are aftermarket leads?

Should I buy winter tyres?

Can I get Amazon Alexa for my car?

What is the ULEZ car scrappage scheme?

The future of vehicle recycling

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

Speeding fines, tickets and penalties guide

All new smart motorways scrapped due to safety concerns

Car servicing costs compared

Top 10 pre-holiday car checks

Used car owners could be £3000 out of pocket if their car is written off

How to make your car last longer

How to drive in winter

What to keep in your car during winter

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