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Bike racks explained

Cycling has been booming in popularity for a number of years and many riders, from amateur to elite, may be looking for the best cycle carriers.
Published 01 April 2022
Fears of mis-selling as car finance booms

PCP final payment options explained

Some nine out of ten new cars bought in the UK are financed through Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) deals; but what should you do when it ends?
Published 18 March 2022

Plug-in hybrids explained

Range anxiety is still often cited by people as a reason for not wanting to make the switch to a fully-electric car.
Published 28 February 2022
Are 3D and 4D number plates legal in the UK?

Number plate rules explained

Although the rules around the legibility of number plates in the UK are quite strict, customised plates are still a common modification.
Published 17 February 2022
What is a mild-hybrid car?

Mild hybrids explained

Last year, some 18% of all cars sold in the UK were mild hybrids. Here we explain what that means.
Published 14 February 2022
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

Every three minutes, according to the AA, a motorist in the UK makes the mistake of putting the wrong type of fuel their car.
Published 04 February 2022
One in five drivers hasn't read Highway Code in a decade

New Highway Code changes: what you need to know

A number of new changes to the Highway Code went into effect from January 29 with the introduction of a new risk-based hierarchy of road users.
Published 02 February 2022
Car insurance to soar after compensation shake-up

Warning over car insurance premium increases

Drivers are being warned of a potential rise in insurance premiums this year, despite new consumer protection regulations.
Published 14 January 2022

Electric car servicing explained

Lower servicing costs are one thing that keeps the cost of electric vehicle ownership down. But what does an EV service involve?
Published 13 January 2022

Do electric cars have gears?

The vast majority of electric cars, by their nature, don’t have gears.
Published 04 January 2022
Guide to the new MOT test changes, including tougher diesel emissions limits

Servicing: what you need to know

Getting your car serviced may be a hassle in terms of time and expense, but it’s essential to keeping a car running efficiently and safely.
Published 03 January 2022
Best vehicle trackers for all budgets

Vehicle trackers explained

There are very few arguments against fitting a vehicle tracker to your car.
Published 22 December 2021