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Can I still get driving lessons in lockdown?

With the vaccine rollout continuing, learner drivers are beginning to wonder when they will be able to get driving lessons and take their test.
Published 26 April 2021
How to jump start a car

How to jump start a car

Knowing how to jump start a car is essential for any driver, and it's perfectly safe for both you and your car as long as you know what to do.
Published 16 April 2021

Coronavirus: Can I buy a car during lockdown?

With Britain's exit from lockdown now firmly underway, people are once again turning their thoughts to driving,
Published 12 April 2021
All the cars still eligible for the government's plug-in grant

These are the electric cars eligible for UK grant

Last week, the government announced that it would be reducing the scope of its plug-in car grant (PiCG).
Published 08 April 2021
What you need to know before changing wheel sizes

How to change the size of your car wheels

Changing the wheel and tyre size of your car affects more than just the look of the vehicle — here's what to know
Published 29 March 2021
Motoring jargon buster / car jargon explained

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
A guide to electric motoring terms

What are electrified, mild and full hybrid cars?

Have you been wondering what an electrified car is, or are confused about terms such as mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid car?
Published 12 March 2021
How to change a car battery

Haynes How-To: change a car battery

All cars have batteries. The ones in petrol and diesel cars are used to run the 12V electrical system (lights, stereo, heating, etc.) and...
Published 09 February 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