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Owning a car

Selling a car with outstanding finance is easier than you think…
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Selling a car with outstanding finance is easier than you think…

We look at whether you can sell a car with outstanding finance and things you should consider beforehand
Tips & advice
5 Apr 2024
A car’s registered keeper and owner isn’t always the same person, here’s why…
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A car’s registered keeper and owner isn’t always the same person, here’s why…

The registered keeper and owner of a car don’t have to be the same person and each has different responsibilities
Tips & advice
4 Apr 2024
What is a V5C? Vehicle log book rules for car buyers and sellers
V5C document with car key

What is a V5C? Vehicle log book rules for car buyers and sellers

We explain the V5C log book and the rules around it, whether you're selling or buying a car
Tips & advice
3 Apr 2024
Why your car’s service history really matters
Vehicle service book

Why your car’s service history really matters

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know
Tips & advice
3 Apr 2024
Why is car insurance so expensive? The truth about the rising cost of insuring your car
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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…
News
8 Mar 2024
Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated
Car dealership forecourt

Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated

What is car depreciation, how does it work and what can you do to minimise it on your car? We reveal all in our guide…
Tips & advice
21 Feb 2024
What's the best engine oil for my car?
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What's the best engine oil for my car?

Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car
Tips & advice
8 Feb 2024
Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them
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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
News
5 Feb 2024
What is AdBlue?
Peugeot 308 SW - AdBlue

What is AdBlue?

Euro6 emissions regulations and SCR tech mean AdBlue usage is increasing rapidly – but what is AdBlue?
Tips & advice
13 Oct 2023
Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?
Kia Rio wheel

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
Tips & advice
11 Oct 2023
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit
Person using a 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!
Tips & advice
4 Oct 2023
How to change a car tyre
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How to change a car tyre

Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road
Tips & advice
4 Oct 2023
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Engine management light: what is it?
Engine management light showing on a Mazda 6's dashboard

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?
Tips & advice
3 Oct 2023
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
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How to check if a car is taxed and insured

Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…
Tips & advice
2 Oct 2023
Misfuelling explained: What to do if you put petrol in a diesel car or vice versa
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Misfuelling explained: What to do if you put petrol in a diesel car or vice versa

Misfuelling your car can be a costly mistake but here's what to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car
Tips & advice
19 Sep 2023
Car recalls explained: what should you do if you get one?
Car on Rolling Road

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
Features
19 Sep 2023
Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?
Exhaust smoke

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?
Tips & advice
23 May 2023
What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?
Car insurance costs fall 14 per cent

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…
Tips & advice
22 May 2023
Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 
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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?
Tips & advice
14 Mar 2023
Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement
Saab 9-5 windscreen

Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement

What to do if you get a stone chip or crack in your car windscreen
Tips & advice
16 Dec 2022
Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address
Driving licence

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
Tips & advice
14 Dec 2022
Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage
Electric car servicing

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…
Tips & advice
25 Nov 2022
Mileage correction and car clocking: is it legal?
EU to crack down on car clocking companies

Mileage correction and car clocking: is it legal?

Millions of used UK cars have had their mileage changed. We uncover the facts about car clocking and mileage correction services.
Tips & advice
21 Sep 2022
Car running costs guide: how to save £££s on buying and running a car
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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
Tips & advice
26 Aug 2022
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Bangernomics: how to buy a banger and run it for peanuts
Bangernomics: how to buy a banger and run it for peanuts

Bangernomics: how to buy a banger and run it for peanuts

Buying and running a car for peanuts might seem like a gamble, but it’s achievable if you follow a few rules
Tips & advice
16 Aug 2022
DIY car maintenance checklist: how to save money on servicing
DIY car care

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…
Tips & advice
3 Aug 2022
How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you
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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
Tips & advice
29 Jul 2022
How to wash your car
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How to wash your car

A step-by-step guide on the basics of how to hand wash your car and make it shine
Tips & advice
20 Apr 2022
Car leasing with insurance: what is it and how does it work?
Leasing a car with insurance

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
Tips & advice
14 Apr 2022
Mobile phones in cars: UK law on using phones and sat-navs when driving extended to ‘any use’
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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
Tips & advice
24 Mar 2022
Can I end a car finance agreement early?
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Can I end a car finance agreement early?

It may be possible to pay off a car finance deal or use a voluntary termination clause but is it a good idea?
Tips & advice
23 Mar 2022
Spring Budget 2022: fuel duty cut by 5p a litre for a year
Budget

Spring Budget 2022: fuel duty cut by 5p a litre for a year

Rishi Sunak introduces the biggest UK fuel duty cut ever, but prices will remain high
News
23 Mar 2022
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
UK’s parking ticket lottery

Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50

New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
News
7 Feb 2022
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs
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Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs

Volvo UK will fix punctures and windscreen chips on its own cars of any age free-of-charge, where possible
News
2 Feb 2022
Resident parking permits: how do they work and can you get one?
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Resident parking permits: how do they work and can you get one?

With a residents parking permit you can park your car in the Controlled Permit Zone where you live. But you need to apply for one first…
Tips & advice
28 Jan 2022
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
Ross Hollis at perfectlyprintedplates.com

What are 4D number plates and are they legal?

Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car
Tips & advice
25 Jan 2022
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