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Motoring jargon buster: what do all the car terms

Swot up on the many mind-boggling acronyms and bamboozling phrases that litter automotive brochures, motoring mags and used car adverts with our handy...
Published 26 March 2021
What to do if your car is due an MOT during the coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus: Can I still get my car MOT'd?

Travel is now only permitted in certain circumstances due to the lockdown, but some people will be due to get an MOT over the next few weeks.
Published 19 January 2021
How to avoid stress and keep calm in a driving test

Top 10 ways to combat driving test nerves

Driving tests are suspended at the moment but under normal circumstances, around 6,000 people take one each day. It's a nervy time.
Published 17 January 2021
What Brexit means for driving in Europe

Driving in Europe after Brexit: a guide

The UK has officially left the European Union. Here's everything you need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit.
Published 12 January 2021
How is keyless car theft affecting insurance?

How is keyless car theft affecting insurance?

With more and more cars becoming keyless, car thieves are shifting their focus with increasing success. This, inevitably, is affecting insurance.
Published 06 October 2020
How to take care of your car during the coronavirus lockdown

How to take care of your car during Covid lockdown

It’s nice to think that you can leave your car in the driveway for a couple of months with no adverse effects, but things aren't so simple.
Published 10 April 2020
Are the AA and RAC breakdown services working during Covid-19 lockdown?

Are the RAC and AA working during lockdown?

Breakdown services tell us how their home and roadside breakdown assistance services have been affected during Covid-19.
Published 29 March 2020
Lower your electricity and gas bills with Switchcraft and you could save money every year

How to save £219 per year on energy bills (ad)

Switch energy providers with Switchcraft and you could save £219 per year — enough for a staggering 2,013 miles worth of petrol.
Published 19 March 2019
How to insure a classic car

How to insure a classic car

Why should you pick a specialist insurer for your trusty classic car? Charlotte Vowden speaks to Footman James to find out.
Published 13 March 2019
Snow joke: 10 steps to follow if your car gets stuck in snow

What to do if your car gets stuck in snow

Snow, strong winds, snow drifts and freezing rain can play havoc with the UK’s road network - here's what to do if you get caught out.
Published 28 January 2019
How to Buy a Classic Car: a buying guide by Charlotte Vowden for Driving.co.uk, in association with Footman James

How to buy a classic car

Buying a classic car means succumbing to a mode of transport with a high-maintenance guarantee. Here's how to ease the worries.
Published 10 December 2018

Can you wash your car during the hosepipe ban?

With new hosepipe bans set to be enforced soon, many motorists will likely be wondering how they'll be able to keep their cars clean.
Published 18 July 2018