Advice & tips

Go in Prepared, Leave with a Vehicle You Love When you're in the market for a new or used car, truck, or SUV, you’re likely considering local car dealerships to visit to find your next ride. Before you go, there are a few things you…

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…

When you hear that a hailstorm is approaching, your first reaction is likely to find shelter. Your car could use a shelter, too, or it can suffer a lot of damage. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, you need to know how…

Upgrades to Add to Your Vehicle in 2021 Let’s face it, being stuck in the car can be a drag, which is why it’s never a bad idea to invest in making the experience more enjoyable. Fortunately, there are plenty of upgrades that you can…

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…

With in-car technology getting more and more complex, it’s important that the driver can stay on top of things without being distracted from the road ahead. This is the philosophy that has underpinned the BMW iDrive infotainment system for…

Your driving licence needs to be renewed every 10 years in the UK, unless you’re over the age of 70, in which case you’ll need to renew it every three years.You also need to change the address on your driving licence whenever you move house…

Picking up a puncture and having to change a wheel at the side of the road used to be a rite of passage for drivers. It’s a relatively straightforward task if you know what you’re doing and you’re familiar with whatever tyre rescue…

Anyone paying close attention to the signage at UK filling stations will know that biofuels are already part of everyday motoring: all petrol and diesel sold here must contain a certain percentage of biofuel in order to reduce CO2 emissions…

Windshield cameras are responsible for many of the viral videos you can find online showcasing unsafe practices, close calls and even important events. There are different types of windshield cameras and choosing between them can mean…

Fuel additives act as a magic potion, with an ability to transform a tired engine into a smooth operator - or, at least, that's what the advertisers would like you to believe. They cost from around £5 a bottle, and you just pour the liquid…

It’s true that engine remaps were once the preserve of geeky car enthusiasts and the boy-racer brigade, but what was once regarded as a black and often dubious art has become surprisingly mainstream over the years.While it still requires a…

When driving abroad, being the proud owner of a full UK driving licence often means you're covered from a purely legal point of view. A small minority of UK motorists can't use their licences alone to drive in Europe, however, and in…