Tips & advice

Buying or selling a car? Here’s everything you need to know about staying safe

Find out what to do if your car has been cloned and why it might have happened

Find out the pros and cons of PCH, otherwise known as car leasing

Here are the rules covering pavement parking in London and the rest of the UK

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay to tax your car in the 2024/25 financial year

What does a single yellow line mean, and can you park on one?

Here’s how to inform the authorities about illegal and dangerous driving in the UK

Dashboard lights can be a costly thing to ignore, so we explain what they all mean

Don’t get caught out once the temperatures drop. We’ve picked out 10 great bits of kit to see you safely through the colder months

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of car leasing and whether it’s right for you

Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…

Want to get out of your car finance deal early and part-exchange the car for a new one? Here’s how to go about it…

Negative equity isn’t usually associated with car finance but it can happen. Here’s everything you need to know…

A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance

Personal Contract Purchase and Hire Purchase are two of the most popular ways of paying for a car. But which is best?

Decode your tyre sidewall markings with our straightforward tyre labelling explainer

Our tips and tricks on how to take a test drive in a new or used car

The pros and cons of electric car salary sacrifice, plus why some drivers prefer them to finance deals

There are millions of apps you can download; here are some of the best for winter driving

Your car may be capable of driving in the snow and ice this winter, but are you?

Snow chains can make all the difference on wintry roads, but are they a worthwhile investment?

Tyres designed to cope better in cold conditions provide more grip and better safety. Is it time you considered an annual change to winter tyres?

Driving in snow can be daunting and dangerous. Our tips will help keep you safe when the white stuff strikes

We look at aquaplaning: what it means, how it affects your car and what to do if it happens to you

Driving on ice can pose all sorts of problems, but these top tips should help keep you out of trouble

We examine the latest stats on driving test pass rates to help you compare UK driving test centres

The Association of British Insurers decides your car’s insurance group, from 1 to 50. Here’s what it means for you…

Need to know how to transfer a private number plate between vehicles? Our step-by-step guide breaks it down

If your car is SORN you can still sell it but there are some important things to bear in mind when you do.

Is your car suffering from a smoky exhaust? Our troubleshooting guide tells you what could be the cause and what you need to do to fix it

We know cars and fuel are heavily taxed but are there any other hidden taxation issues when selling a car?

Don’t have a driveway? We show you how it’s still possible to charge your electric car at home

If you’re looking to sell a car after the death of its owner, our guide will help you through the process

You must tell the DVLA if your car's off to a new owner, and here's how...

If you find yourself pining for a long-lost car you’ve owned in the past, it’s easier than you think to discover where it is now