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Government to investigate headlight glare

Campaigners applaud the move after research suggests headlights have become too bright and could cau..

Claire Evans, Mon Apr 08 2024

Is it worth getting a company car or is a car allowance better?

A company car sounds great but is it the best option for you? Here we explain the pros and cons of a..

Euan Doig, Thu Feb 22 2024

Car park charges based on emissions: are they fair?

A growing number of councils are penalising drivers of petrol and diesel cars who use public car par..

Claire Evans, Wed Feb 14 2024

Petrol vs diesel: which costs less?

Diesel has long been the fuel of choice for high-mileage drivers, but with it now costing an average..

George Hill, Sun Feb 04 2024

Do you need to buy EV tyres for your electric car?

Electric cars can be more demanding on their tyres than petrol or diesel models, but does this limit..

Claire Evans, Sat Feb 03 2024

Complete guide to ULEZ: expansion, maps, costs & criticisms

The Ultra Low Emission Zone expanded across Greater London in August 2023. Here's what the changes m..

Claire Evans, Mon Jan 29 2024

Annual MOT test remains as proposed change is scrapped

Year-long Government consultation concludes that a vehicle's first MOT test should stay at three yea..

Claire Evans, Fri Jan 26 2024

The most stolen cars in the UK

A car is stolen in the UK every eight minutes, according to the latest figures from the DVLA. But wh..

Claire Evans, Thu Jan 25 2024

Best new car warranties

From length of coverage to willingness to pay for repairs, we compare the cover provided by the stan..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 24 2024

Winter driving guide 2024: how to prepare your car for winter

Short days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..

Stuart Milne, Sat Jan 13 2024

Extended car warranty guide 2024

An extended warranty can give you peace of mind if you own or are buying a car that’s a few years ol..

Claire Evans, Wed Jan 03 2024

Fleet and company car tax explained and BIK rates from 2024 to 2028

This fleet car tax guide explains how the company car tax system works, how to work out benefit-in-k..

Euan Doig, Mon Jan 01 2024

Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

When you buy a new or used car from an official dealer, you are protected by the Consumer Rights Act..

Claire Evans, Sun Jun 18 2023

Most common car scams and how to avoid them

Criminals conned motorists out of thousands of pounds in the past year. We look at the latest vehicl..

Claire Evans, Sat Dec 16 2023

What are approved mileage allowance payments (MAPs)?

We explain the mileage allowance payment (MAP) system and give the current payment rates to help emp..

Euan Doig, Mon Dec 04 2023

More electric car chargers on motorways thanks to planning law change

Changes to planning legislation announced in the Autumn Statement should let motorway services upgra..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 27 2023

How much have EVs improved?: New MG 4 vs used BMW i3 and Renault Zoe

We pit a new MG 4 against two older machines to see how much better (or not) electric cars have beco..

Will Nightingale, Sun Nov 19 2023

EV charging cables: how safe are aftermarket leads?

Exclusive investigation reveals the potential dangers of EV charging cables bought from online marke..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 09 2023

Should I buy winter tyres?

With winter on the way, we investigate whether it's worth splashing out on some specialist rubber to..

Claire Evans, Fri Nov 03 2023

Can I get Amazon Alexa for my car?

We explain Amazon Alexa Auto and all of its features, plus show you which cars can support it

George Hill, Wed Aug 23 2023

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Owning and running your car

Government to investigate headlight glare

Is it worth getting a company car or is a car allowance better?

Car park charges based on emissions: are they fair?

Petrol vs diesel: which costs less?

Do you need to buy EV tyres for your electric car?

Complete guide to ULEZ: expansion, maps, costs & criticisms

Annual MOT test remains as proposed change is scrapped

The most stolen cars in the UK

Best new car warranties

Winter driving guide 2024: how to prepare your car for winter

Extended car warranty guide 2024

Fleet and company car tax explained and BIK rates from 2024 to 2028

Your legal rights if something goes wrong with your car

Most common car scams and how to avoid them

What are approved mileage allowance payments (MAPs)?

More electric car chargers on motorways thanks to planning law change

How much have EVs improved?: New MG 4 vs used BMW i3 and Renault Zoe

EV charging cables: how safe are aftermarket leads?

Should I buy winter tyres?

Can I get Amazon Alexa for my car?

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