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When buying a used car - whether privately, from a dealer, or online - there is an amount of inherent risk. But if you do your research, learn what your rights are as a buyer, and know what to look for, you could save a substantial amount…

The expensive and eye-catching alloy wheels and tyres fitted to all shapes and sizes of vehicles these days are a prime target for criminals. Or at least they would be if manufacturers and owners didn’t take steps to thwart thieves using…

When buying a new car, there will probably be a number of optional extras offered to you by the salesperson. One such add-on will be GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance, but what is GAP insurance and is it worth buying?The…

If you have a driving licence, you know how to drive, but if you think that the process of learning to drive ends when the driving instructor tells you you’ve passed, you’re very much mistaken. We’re all learning to drive every time we get…

If you don’t know what a catalytic converter is, you need not lose sleep over it. The technology isn’t new and it’s present on virtually every car on the road today but there’s no real reason why catalytic converters should be at the…

​When searching for a used car to buy, you will almost certainly have come across the term ‘HPI Check’ or ‘HPI clear’, but what do these actually mean? There are always certain risks when buying a used car, you will probably see any…

In October 2017, new insurance write-off categories were introduced. These Cat N and Cat S classifications were introduced to replace the existing Cat C and Cat D designations.However, a scan of the classified adverts reveals that while…

Older readers may enjoy reminiscing about life before car child seats, when babies slept in footwells or on parcel shelves as their older brothers and sisters roamed all over the back seats fighting, but few would argue things haven’t…

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - more commonly referred to as 'road tax' - isn't the most straightforward aspect of car ownership to understand. The factors that determine how much VED drivers pay have been chopped and changed quite frequently…

If you’re caught speeding, you may be offered the option of two penalties: the first is a sizable fine and points on your licence, and this is usually what’s dished out to repeat offenders, drivers who have exceeded the speed limit by a…