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What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what does it mean for you?
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What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what does it mean for you?

‘ZEV mandate’ compels car makers to sell increasing numbers of EVs from 2024 up to the 2035 petrol and diesel ban
Tips & advice
3 Jan 2024
Car noise limits: UK laws and how to report noisy car exhausts or engines
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Car noise limits: UK laws and how to report noisy car exhausts or engines

Car noise is a regular cause of annoyance in the UK and there are clear rules on noise limits. Here’s everything you need to know…
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2 Jan 2024
Winter driving tips
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Winter driving tips

Top tips for winter driving, plus the do's and don'ts for handling snow and ice
Tips & advice
2 Jan 2024
Off-road driving tips: how to make the most of your 4x4
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Off-road driving tips: how to make the most of your 4x4

There’s great fun to be had taking a 4x4 off road, but our advice here can help you in everyday driving, too
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1 Jan 2024
Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?
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Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?

It’s easy to fall foul of box junction rules: here’s how they work and how to avoid being fined
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6 Dec 2023
How to get your driving licence
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How to get your driving licence

This is our simple, step-by-step guide to getting your full UK driving licence and learning to drive
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15 Nov 2023
How to demist your car windscreen
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How to demist your car windscreen

Misty and fogged up car windows can be very irritating and are also a safety hazard. Here’s how to demist your windscreen quickly…
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3 Nov 2023
Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?
Car sealants

Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?

What is car paint protection, what are the different options and are they worth it?
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26 Oct 2023
The M6 toll: prices, alternatives and how to pay
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The M6 toll: prices, alternatives and how to pay

The M6 toll can save you valuable time but how much does it cost and how do you pay?
Tips & advice
19 Oct 2023
Pothole claims: How to report a pothole and claim for damage on your car
Pothole compensation claims rise after flooding

Pothole claims: How to report a pothole and claim for damage on your car

Looking to report a pothole, make a claim for pothole damage or both? Our handy guide outlines the process
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13 Oct 2023
Advanced motorcycle training: IAM RoadSmart, RoSPA and Enhanced Rider Schemes explained
Advanced motorcycle training explained

Advanced motorcycle training: IAM RoadSmart, RoSPA and Enhanced Rider Schemes explained

Advanced motorcycle training can help you become a better, safer rider and save you money on your insurance
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13 Oct 2023
How to choose the best motorcycle training school
How to choose the best motorcycle training school

How to choose the best motorcycle training school

Here’s what to do when searching for the best motorcycle training school near you
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13 Oct 2023
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How to get your motorcycle licence: theory, module 1 and module 2 tests explained
How to get your motorcycle licence

How to get your motorcycle licence: theory, module 1 and module 2 tests explained

Our complete guide to the tests you need to take to get any motorcycle licence in the UK
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13 Oct 2023
What is carbon engine cleaning and is it worth it?
VW 1.5 TSI Evo engine

What is carbon engine cleaning and is it worth it?

Carbon cleaning can remove sooty carbon deposits from your engine but will it make enough of a difference to justify the price?
Tips & advice
13 Oct 2023
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?
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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
Tyre pressures and tread depths: your tyre safety check guide
Peugeot 308 SW - tyre

Tyre pressures and tread depths: your tyre safety check guide

Checking your tyre pressures and tyre tread depth regularly is an easy way to keep your car safe and road legal
Tips & advice
9 Oct 2023
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit
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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!
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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
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4 Oct 2023
Engine management light: what is it?
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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
Buying a car privately: tips, advice and your rights
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Buying a car privately: tips, advice and your rights

Buying a car privately can be daunting, but follow our advice to get the best deals with the least hassle
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2 Oct 2023
Tyre care and maintenance : how to look after your car tyres
Peugeot 308 SW - tyre

Tyre care and maintenance : how to look after your car tyres

Maintain your tyres and you'll reap the benefits with an improved drive and lower running costs. We explain all
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2 Oct 2023
UK 2035 petrol and diesel ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
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UK 2035 petrol and diesel ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

The ban on new petrol and diesel car and van sales in the UK has been delayed to 2035 - here’s everything you need to know
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25 Sep 2023
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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
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19 Sep 2023
When is the best time to buy a car?
The new way of buying a car - SEAT interior

When is the best time to buy a car?

When looking to buy a new or used car, timing could be the difference between getting a good deal or not. We reveal the best times to buy, and why.
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18 Sep 2023
Tesla Superchargers: who can use Tesla's charging stations and how do they work?
Supercharger

Tesla Superchargers: who can use Tesla's charging stations and how do they work?

Tesla has created its own charging network, but who can use the Superchargers and how do they work?
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25 Aug 2023
Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?
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Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?

Regenerative braking turns your car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how...
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21 Aug 2023
Driving test ‘show me, tell me’ questions: top tips

Driving test ‘show me, tell me’ questions: top tips

Before you begin your practical driving test, you’ll be asked some ‘show me, tell me’ questions. We reveal all…
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17 Aug 2023
What is Euro NCAP? 2023 safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained
Euro NCAP crash testing

What is Euro NCAP? 2023 safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained

Euro NCAP is the independent body behind new car crash safety scores - here's everything you need to know
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8 Aug 2023
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 

Weight has a big impact on a car’s performance and efficiency. We explain how and look at the lightest and heaviest cars on sale. 
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6 Jul 2023
Green number plates explained: about the UK’s electric car registration plates
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Green number plates explained: about the UK’s electric car registration plates

In the UK, zero-emissions vehicles can display a green flash on their numberplates. Here’s how it works…
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13 Jun 2023
UK car number plates explained: rules, history & full guide
Number plates

UK car number plates explained: rules, history & full guide

Everything you need to know about the UK car number plate rules, and how to keep within the law.
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13 Jun 2023
Illegal number plates: UK rules on font, spacing and fines
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Illegal number plates: UK rules on font, spacing and fines

Car number plates are a subject to a series of regulations to ensure they can be read. Here’s how to avoid driving with illegal plates and getting a f…
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24 May 2023
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
Diesel exhaust smoke

What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…
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23 May 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?
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23 May 2023
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