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Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?
Box junction

Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?

It’s easy to fall foul of box junction rules: here’s how they work and how to avoid being fined
Tips & advice
6 Dec 2023
How to get your driving licence
Learner driver

How to get your driving licence

This is our simple, step-by-step guide to getting your full UK driving licence and learning to drive
Tips & advice
15 Nov 2023
How to demist your car windscreen
Peugeot 208 windscreen detail

How to demist your car windscreen

Misty and fogged up car windows can be very irritating and are also a safety hazard. Here’s how to demist your windscreen quickly…
Tips & advice
3 Nov 2023
Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?
Car sealants

Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?

What is car paint protection, what are the different options and are they worth it?
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26 Oct 2023
The M6 toll: prices, alternatives and how to pay
M6 Toll sign

The M6 toll: prices, alternatives and how to pay

The M6 toll can save you valuable time but how much does it cost and how do you pay?
Tips & advice
19 Oct 2023
Pothole claims: How to report a pothole and claim for damage on your car
Pothole compensation claims rise after flooding

Pothole claims: How to report a pothole and claim for damage on your car

Looking to report a pothole, make a claim for pothole damage or both? Our handy guide outlines the process
Tips & advice
13 Oct 2023
Advanced motorcycle training: IAM RoadSmart, RoSPA and Enhanced Rider Schemes explained
Advanced motorcycle training explained

Advanced motorcycle training: IAM RoadSmart, RoSPA and Enhanced Rider Schemes explained

Advanced motorcycle training can help you become a better, safer rider and save you money on your insurance
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13 Oct 2023
How to choose the best motorcycle training school
How to choose the best motorcycle training school

How to choose the best motorcycle training school

Here’s what to do when searching for the best motorcycle training school near you
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13 Oct 2023
How to get your motorcycle licence: theory, module 1 and module 2 tests explained
How to get your motorcycle licence

How to get your motorcycle licence: theory, module 1 and module 2 tests explained

Our complete guide to the tests you need to take to get any motorcycle licence in the UK
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13 Oct 2023
What is carbon engine cleaning and is it worth it?
VW 1.5 TSI Evo engine

What is carbon engine cleaning and is it worth it?

Carbon cleaning can remove sooty carbon deposits from your engine but will it make enough of a difference to justify the price?
Tips & advice
13 Oct 2023
Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?
Kia Rio wheel

Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?

If your wheel bearings are noisy they could be worn out. Here’s all you need to know about them
Tips & advice
11 Oct 2023
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit
Person using a tyre puncture repair kit

How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit

Everything you need to know about using a car tyre puncture repair kit - and when you shouldn’t!
Tips & advice
4 Oct 2023
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Engine management light: what is it?
Engine management light showing on a Mazda 6's dashboard

Engine management light: what is it?

What should you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you safely turn it off?
Tips & advice
3 Oct 2023
Tyre care and maintenance : how to look after your car tyres
Peugeot 308 SW - tyre

Tyre care and maintenance : how to look after your car tyres

Maintain your tyres and you'll reap the benefits with an improved drive and lower running costs. We explain all
Tips & advice
2 Oct 2023
Tesla Superchargers: who can use Tesla's charging stations and how do they work?
Supercharger

Tesla Superchargers: who can use Tesla's charging stations and how do they work?

Tesla has created its own charging network, but who can use the Superchargers and how do they work?
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25 Aug 2023
Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?
Tesla Model 3 Long Range - wheel

Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?

Regenerative braking turns your car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how...
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21 Aug 2023
Driving test ‘show me, tell me’ questions: top tips

Driving test ‘show me, tell me’ questions: top tips

Before you begin your practical driving test, you’ll be asked some ‘show me, tell me’ questions. We reveal all…
Tips & advice
17 Aug 2023
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 

Weight has a big impact on a car’s performance and efficiency. We explain how and look at the lightest and heaviest cars on sale. 
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6 Jul 2023
Green number plates explained: about the UK’s electric car registration plates
Green numberplate flash

Green number plates explained: about the UK’s electric car registration plates

In the UK, zero-emissions vehicles can display a green flash on their numberplates. Here’s how it works…
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13 Jun 2023
UK car number plates explained: rules, history & full guide
Number plates

UK car number plates explained: rules, history & full guide

Everything you need to know about the UK car number plate rules, and how to keep within the law.
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13 Jun 2023
Illegal number plates: UK rules on font, spacing and fines
ban plate

Illegal number plates: UK rules on font, spacing and fines

Car number plates are a subject to a series of regulations to ensure they can be read. Here’s how to avoid driving with illegal plates and getting a f…
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24 May 2023
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
Diesel exhaust smoke

What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…
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23 May 2023
Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?
Exhaust smoke

Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?

Since their introduction in 2015, Euro 6 standards for exhaust emissions have had a big impact but what are they?
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23 May 2023
What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?
Car insurance costs fall 14 per cent

What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?

The excess charges, both voluntary and compulsory, are a key part of your car insurance policy. Here’s how they work…
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22 May 2023
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Can I drive a van? The vans you can drive on your licence
Fiat Talento van

Can I drive a van? The vans you can drive on your licence

So you've got a licence to drive a car, but are you also able to drive a van? Our practical guide explains the ins and outs of UK driving licence cate…
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5 May 2023
UK pedestrian crossings explained
Zebra crossing

UK pedestrian crossings explained

There are various types of pedestrian crossing in the UK; we explain the rules for each type, and how to identify them
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3 May 2023
Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 
Driving licence UK

Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 

What are driving offence endorsement codes and what do they mean on your driving licence?
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14 Mar 2023
Best motorhomes: the top 5 picks for all budgets
Chausson motorhome

Best motorhomes: the top 5 picks for all budgets

In the market for a new motorhome? Here are our top-five recommendations...
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3 Mar 2023
The Highway Code: What is it and how do I learn it?
Highway Code

The Highway Code: What is it and how do I learn it?

What you need to know about the Highway Code, where to find it and how to use it to pass your driving test
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23 Feb 2023
Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement
Saab 9-5 windscreen

Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement

What to do if you get a stone chip or crack in your car windscreen
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16 Dec 2022
UK driving licence penalty points explained
police speed gun

UK driving licence penalty points explained

Commit a motoring offence and you could get penalty points on your licence. We explain how they work...
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14 Dec 2022
Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address
Driving licence

Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address

Renewing your driving licence or changing the address is really simple: here’s how it’s done
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14 Dec 2022
How to buy a car online
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How to buy a car online

Not sure how to buy a car online? Read our step-by-step guide to get you through the process
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13 Dec 2022
Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage
Electric car servicing

Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage

The popularity of electric cars is growing exponentially. But with more and more on the road, where do you go to get your pride and joy maintained and…
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25 Nov 2022
What is 4x4? Four-wheel drive systems explained
Range Rover driving through ford

What is 4x4? Four-wheel drive systems explained

Get to grips with the intricacies of different four-wheel drive systems with our handy guide
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10 Nov 2022
Cut your motoring bills with the award-winning Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris Hybrid - front

Cut your motoring bills with the award-winning Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris has a self-charging hybrid powertrain that could save you money on fuel bills
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23 Sep 2022
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