Owning a car
Where and how to advertise your car for free

Where and how to advertise your car for free
Do you want to list and sell your car for free? We give our top tips on where and how to do so
The secrets of getting the best part exchange price for your car

The secrets of getting the best part exchange price for your car
If you’re thinking of buying a new car and using your old one as part exchange, this is the guide for you…
Selling your car for cash: avoiding scams and getting the best price

Selling your car for cash: avoiding scams and getting the best price
Here's everything you need to know about selling a car for cash on the UK used car market
How to get cheap car insurance for young drivers

How to get cheap car insurance for young drivers
Truly cheap car insurance for young drivers is rare in this day and age, but with these tips you can certainly save money
UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs

UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs
Here’s how to keep your dog happy, comfortable and legal while driving in the UK
How to remove tree sap from your car

How to remove tree sap from your car
We explain how to safely get rid of sticky tree sap from your car’s paintwork
Part worn tyres: buying advice and test vs new tyres

Part worn tyres: buying advice and test vs new tyres
Depending on who you ask, part-worn tyres are either a great money-saver or a risky gamble. But should you buy part-worn tyres and what are the risks …
OZEV grant: what is the home wallbox EV charger grant and am I eligible?

OZEV grant: what is the home wallbox EV charger grant and am I eligible?
Buying and owning an electric car comes with a big lifestyle change – namely plugging your car in to charge overnight instead of queueing up at a petr…
How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car

How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car
Here’s everything you need to know about changing your car’s 12V battery
Best cars to modify - our top options for DIY car mods

Best cars to modify - our top options for DIY car mods
If you have the itch for aftermarket parts and making your ride unique, these are the best cars to go for
Car security: products, devices and tips to keep your car safe

Car security: products, devices and tips to keep your car safe
From simple to hi-tech, we look at some of the best ways to help prevent to stop your car or its contents being stolen
Locking wheel nuts explained: types, removal and lost keys

Locking wheel nuts explained: types, removal and lost keys
We explain how locking wheel nuts work, and what to do when you lose your locking wheel nut key…
MoT test pass certificates axed as paperwork goes ‘online only’

MoT test pass certificates axed as paperwork goes ‘online only’
Garages have axed annual MoT test paperwork, aiming to cut down fraud - not trees
How to avoid buying a car with outstanding finance

How to avoid buying a car with outstanding finance
There’s a risk that the car you’re thinking of buying might have outstanding finance. Here’s what happens if you unknowingly buy one and how to avoid …
Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained 

Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained
What is the minimum vision standard required to drive on UK roads? And how can you check your own eyesight before driving? Our handy guide has you cov…
How to sell your car without an MoT

How to sell your car without an MoT
Don’t fret if your car has failed its MoT; we show you how to sell it avoiding the pitfalls.
Electric car charging in the UK

Electric car charging in the UK
Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
Why is car insurance so expensive? The truth about the rising cost of insuring your car

Why is car insurance so expensive? The truth about the rising cost of insuring your car
We take an exclusive look behind the rising cost of new car insurance policies and renewals in the UK, discovering the causes and suggesting some solu…
What's the best engine oil for my car?

What's the best engine oil for my car?
Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car
Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them

Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them
More than 80 percent of drivers want a spare wheel in the boot, but it's an increasingly rare luxury
Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do? 

Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?
If your wheel bearings are noisy they could be worn out. Here’s all you need to know about them
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit

How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit
Everything you need to know about using a car tyre puncture repair kit - and when you shouldn’t!
Engine management light: what is it?

Engine management light: what is it?
What should you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you safely turn it off?
Car recalls explained: what should you do if you get one?

Car recalls explained: what should you do if you get one?
Car recalls are rarely out of the news; our exclusive interview with the DVSA explains everything you need to know about them
Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?

Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?
Since their introduction in 2015, Euro 6 standards for exhaust emissions have had a big impact but what are they?
What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?

What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?
The excess charges, both voluntary and compulsory, are a key part of your car insurance policy. Here’s how they work…
Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 

Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences
What are driving offence endorsement codes and what do they mean on your driving licence?
Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement

Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement
What to do if you get a stone chip or crack in your car windscreen
Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address

Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address
Renewing your driving licence or changing the address is really simple: here’s how it’s done
Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage

Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage
The popularity of electric cars is growing exponentially. But with more and more on the road, where do you go to get your pride and joy maintained and…
Car running costs guide: how to save £££s on buying and running a car

Car running costs guide: how to save £££s on buying and running a car
Tips and advice on how to save money on car insurance, fuel, tyres, accessories and servicing
DIY car maintenance checklist: how to save money on servicing 

DIY car maintenance checklist: how to save money on servicing
DIY maintenance is a great way to slash motoring costs, make your car last longer
and enhance safety. The basics of servicing a car at home are easie…
How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you

How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you
Cheap fuel is hard to come by in the UK at the moment but there are ways that you can minimise what you pay for petrol and diesel
How to wash your car

How to wash your car
A step-by-step guide on the basics of how to hand wash your car and make it shine
Car leasing with insurance: what is it and how does it work?

Car leasing with insurance: what is it and how does it work?
Leasing a car with insurance as part of the deal is a good way to keep things simple, but might not be the cheapest way to insure your car
Mobile phones in cars: UK law on using phones and sat-navs when driving extended to ‘any use’

Mobile phones in cars: UK law on using phones and sat-navs when driving extended to ‘any use’
What are the new rules around using mobile phones when driving? We explain the laws on hands free phone use for drivers