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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
Alternate-side parking in new York City (Image by Jp via Flickr)

Alternate-side parking returns to NYC

New York in the US has announced that twice-a-week alternate-side parking will return from July 5.
Published 06 July 2022
Nuna Rebl child car seat review

How long can a baby be left in a car seat?

With children in tow, an essential component of any trip will be a car seat that is legally required for most younger children.
Published 10 June 2022
Pouring AdBlue into a car

What is AdBlue and does your car need it?

Governments and the car industry work toward increasingly stringent emissions regulations.
Published 13 April 2022
Bike rack

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