Tips and advice

What is a heat pump? Everything you need to know
ioniq 6 heat pump
Tips and advice
28 Nov 2023

What is a heat pump? Everything you need to know

You may have heard the term ‘heat pump’ when shopping for an electric car. But what is a heat pump, and do you need one?
Speeding fines 2023: how much will I have to pay?
speeding
Tips and advice
27 Nov 2023

Speeding fines 2023: how much will I have to pay?

Receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice is unpleasant at the best of times; we break down how much speeding fines cost
How to renew your driving licence or change the address
Driving licence
Tips and advice
22 Nov 2023

How to renew your driving licence or change the address

Do you need to renew or change details on your driving licence? We show you how it’s done
How to clean your car seats
Leather seat cleaning
Tips and advice
22 Nov 2023

How to clean your car seats

Dirty car seats? Whether you’re maintaining or selling your car, cleaning its seats will keep it looking fresh and boost its value
How to test and charge a car battery
Man checking the charge of a car battery
Tips and advice
16 Nov 2023

How to test and charge a car battery

When your car won’t start, a flat battery is often the culprit. Here is everything you need to know about testing and charging your car’s 12V battery
What is Android Auto? Google Maps, apps and UK user guide
Android Auto
Tips and advice
16 Nov 2023

What is Android Auto? Google Maps, apps and UK user guide

In-car smartphone connectivity is a big part of a new car’s appeal and Android Auto is one of the most common systems
PCP finance explained – what is PCP and how does it work?
Car dealer for a day
Tips and advice
16 Nov 2023

PCP finance explained – what is PCP and how does it work?

PCP finance deals are a popular way of getting into a new car. We cover everything you need to know
How to spot a slow puncture and what to do if you have one
Tyre with nail stuck in the sidewall
Tips and advice
16 Nov 2023

How to spot a slow puncture and what to do if you have one

Ignoring a slow puncture can be dangerous and costly. We’ve put together our top tips to help you spot and fix one
Fast charging or rapid charging? Your guide to electric car charger types
Kia being charged at station
Tips and advice
14 Nov 2023

Fast charging or rapid charging? Your guide to electric car charger types

Not all car chargers are created equal. Here is our guide to different electric car charger types and speeds in the UK
Self-driving cars: all you need to know
Self-Driving Interior View
Tips and advice
9 Nov 2023

Self-driving cars: all you need to know

We’ve been told that they’re the future and, at last, legislation appears to be catching up. But when will self-driving cars be a reality? Read on...
Tyre tread depths explained
tyre header
Tips and advice
1 Nov 2023

Tyre tread depths explained

Our guide has all the information you need, including how to check your tyre tread depth, and how often it should be done.
Stopping distances explained
Car braking
Tips and advice
1 Nov 2023

Stopping distances explained

Stopping distances are part of what defines how fast it’s safe to travel. We reveal all about one of the Highway Code’s most famous rules
What is a self-charging hybrid?
What is a self-charging hybrid?
Tips and advice
27 Oct 2023

What is a self-charging hybrid?

Find out how self-charging hybrids work and why you might benefit from driving one
Company car tax 2023/24: Benefit-in-Kind rates explained
company car
Tips and advice
23 Oct 2023

Company car tax 2023/24: Benefit-in-Kind rates explained

Everything you need to know about company cars, Benefit-in-Kind and how company-car tax is calculated
Speed awareness course: how much does it cost, how long does it take and how do you do one online?
Police car - open boot
Tips and advice
19 Oct 2023

Speed awareness course: how much does it cost, how long does it take and how do you do one online?

If you’re caught speeding, you could take a speed awareness course instead of getting points on your licence – our guide explains all
Should I buy an insurance write-off? Cat C, Cat D, Cat S and Cat N cars explained
Cat D cars, Cat C & insurance write-offs: complete guide
Tips and advice
18 Oct 2023

Should I buy an insurance write-off? Cat C, Cat D, Cat S and Cat N cars explained

We explain the pros and cons of buying an insurance written-off car
What is MirrorLink?
what is mirrorlink?
Tips and advice
2 Oct 2023

What is MirrorLink?

MirrorLink lets you connect your phone to your car. We explain what it is and how it works
How much tax will you pay on your new car?
car
Tips and advice
29 Sep 2023

How much tax will you pay on your new car?

Tax, including road tax and company-car tax, is an important part of any motoring budget
What is a plug-in hybrid car?
Plug-in hybrid Mercedes S-Class
Tips and advice
28 Sep 2023

What is a plug-in hybrid car?

What is a plug-in hybrid, how can it cut pollution and running costs, and should you buy one?
Dash cams: what are they and how do they work?
Dash Cams
Tips and advice
26 Sep 2023

Dash cams: what are they and how do they work?

An increasing number of drivers are fitting dash cams to their cars, but why? Our guide gives you the lowdown
What is an HPI check?
dealer
Tips and advice
25 Sep 2023

What is an HPI check?

Everything you need to know about HPI checks, the most common tool to prevent buying a car with a hidden past
What is Apple CarPlay? How it works, how to get it and compatible cars
apple carplay bmw
Tips and advice
22 Sep 2023

What is Apple CarPlay? How it works, how to get it and compatible cars

What is the Apple CarPlay app? How does it work? Can CarPlay be wireless? We answer these questions and more
What to do if you misfuel your car
What to do if you misfuel your car
Tips and advice
21 Sep 2023

What to do if you misfuel your car

Misfuelling is an error that happens more than you might think. We explain what you need to do if you accidentally put petrol in a diesel car, or oppo…
Black box car insurance: pros, cons, rules and how young drivers can save
black box insurance
Tips and advice
19 Sep 2023

Black box car insurance: pros, cons, rules and how young drivers can save

What is a black box, and could you benefit from getting one? Here’s everything you need to know
How to reject a car: the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Consumer rights and how to reject a new car
Tips and advice
14 Sep 2023

How to reject a car: the Consumer Rights Act 2015

What is the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and how can it protect you if something goes wrong when buying a new car? Here’s everything you need to know
What is AdBlue?
What is adblue?
Tips and advice
14 Sep 2023

What is AdBlue?

If you own a diesel car built after September 2015, the chances are it’ll need AdBlue at some point. Our guide explains all
Waze phone navigation app: features, review and explainer
Waze App Volvo
Tips and advice
13 Sep 2023

Waze phone navigation app: features, review and explainer

The Waze app is a popular free live navigation tool that uses data from users to find the best routes – find out more in this comprehensive guide
What is a Pelican crossing? All UK pedestrian crossings explained
pedestrian crossing
Tips and advice
13 Sep 2023

What is a Pelican crossing? All UK pedestrian crossings explained

With as many as six road crossings that pedestrians can encounter, we examine the key differences between them
What is a V5C? Here’s everything you need to know about the log book
V5C close up
Tips and advice
12 Sep 2023

What is a V5C? Here’s everything you need to know about the log book

The V5C is an important piece of documentation about your car. Our guide explains what it is and when you might need it
Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars
Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars
Tips and advice
7 Sep 2023

Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars

What’s the difference between the three types of electrified car, and which is best for you?
How to buy a used electric car
Used electric cars
Tips and advice
7 Sep 2023

How to buy a used electric car

Depreciation can potentially make a used electric car a real bargain
Do electric cars need oil?
electric motor
Tips and advice
5 Sep 2023

Do electric cars need oil?

Since electric cars don’t have engines, they don’t need the same service items as petrol and diesel cars
Buying a car from a dealership: 20 car buying secrets that dealers don't want you to know
Car dealer warranty
Tips and advice
31 Aug 2023

Buying a car from a dealership: 20 car buying secrets that dealers don't want you to know

Our top tips and tricks for buying a car to save you money, hassle and time
Engine management light: top 5 causes of amber engine warning light
Engine management light: top 5 causes of amber engine warning light
Tips and advice
29 Aug 2023

Engine management light: top 5 causes of amber engine warning light

Has your amber engine warning light blinked into life on your dashboard? Don’t worry, there’s no need to panic!
Tesla Supercharger network explained
Hero
Tips and advice
25 Aug 2023

Tesla Supercharger network explained

A huge perk of owning a Tesla is the far-reaching Supercharger network. We explain how it works, how fast it is and how much it costs