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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
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
Do you have to change your name on your driving licence after getting married?

Driving licence name changes explained

Do you need to change the name on your driving licence after getting married?
Published 19 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
Drive to reopen car dealerships

Car leasing explained

Car leasing is one way to get behind the wheel of a new car without having to fork out the full amount up front to buy the car outright.
Published 16 December 2021
How to scrap a car in the UK

How to scrap your car

If you need to scrap a car for any reason, here are some points to take on board.
Published 14 December 2021
Insurers call for clampdown on salvaged car loopholes

Write-offs explained

An insurance company may deem a damaged car unsafe or uneconomical to repair. This is known as a write-off.
Published 07 December 2021

SORN rules explained

If don’t intend to drive for a period of time, you can save money by declaring their car off the road using a Statutory Off Road Notification.
Published 01 December 2021
Checking your engine's oil

How to choose the right oil

Car engines produce a great deal of heat and friction and it’s oil that keeps all the internal parts moving smoothly.
Published 25 November 2021
Is it illegal to park on zig-zag lines outside schools?

Zig-zag lines explained

Yellow zig-zag lines on the road are most often seen outside schools, yet many motorists are still unsure as to what they mean.
Published 25 November 2021