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Dazzled drivers believe car headlights are becoming too bright

Are LED headlight bulbs legal?

One major complaint often heard from motorists is about LED headlights and the blinding glare they cause to oncoming drivers.
Published 01 December 2022
Continental AllSeasonContact all season tyres

All-season tyre test: better than summer & winter?

How good are all-season tyres? The best of both worlds or master of none? We head to Mercedes-Benz World to find out.
Published 04 November 2022
UK has reached “peak petrol”, says research

Can flat-owners install EV chargers?

Some 40% of UK households don't have access to a driveway or garage - how do they charge up their EV?
Published 28 October 2022
Sell your car: Tips for selling your vehicle online with Motorway.co.uk

Top fuel saving tips

If you drive a petrol- or diesel-powered car, brimming the tank is likely your biggest running cost.
Published 25 October 2022
How to save or make money on your car

How to make money from your car

As the cost of living bites, here’s how you could save money on – or make money from - your car.
Published 20 October 2022
How to clean alloy wheels — and four of the best cleaning products

Alloy wheel insurance: is it worth it?

Alloy wheel insurance is an insurance policy to cover drivers in the event of unexpected damage occurring to one or more of their alloy wheels.
Published 14 September 2022
Car Clinic: I've lost my locking wheel nut key — how can I change a flat tyre?

Tyre insurance explained

Tyre insurance is an increasingly common offering from car dealerships alongside a plethora of other policies such as dent protection.
Published 09 September 2022
CMA: UK needs ten times more electric car charging points by 2030

10 things to know before you buy an EV

EV ownership can be very convenient but it's different from owning a petrol or diesel vehicle — don't get caught out.
Published 08 September 2022
UK motorists hit by "hellish" petrol and diesel price rise

Should I buy a diesel car in 2022?

A diesel vehicle may be the best fit for you, but would buying one right now be a mistake?
Published 23 August 2022
12 things not to leave in a hot car

12 things drivers should not leave in a hot car

When it’s just 22°C outside, it can reach 47°C inside a car within 60 minutes. These are the things you should leave inside.
Published 14 August 2022
Multiple car crash completely blocks M25 motorway

Are motorways really the safest roads in the UK?

Many drivers find heading out onto the motorway daunting, but should they? Here are the safest types of road, statistically.
Published 10 August 2022

Air-con problems solved

Once an expensive luxury, air-conditioning is now standard to most new cars, and it’s more necessary than ever.
Published 28 July 2022