Tips and advice

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?

Receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice is unpleasant at the best of times; we break down how much speeding fines cost

Do you need to renew or change details on your driving licence? We show you how it’s done

Dirty car seats? Whether you’re maintaining or selling your car, cleaning its seats will keep it looking fresh and boost its value

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

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 deals are a popular way of getting into a new car. We cover everything you need to know

Ignoring a slow puncture can be dangerous and costly. We’ve put together our top tips to help you spot and fix one

Not all car chargers are created equal. Here is our guide to different electric car charger types and speeds in the UK

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...

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 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

Find out how self-charging hybrids work and why you might benefit from driving one

Everything you need to know about company cars, Benefit-in-Kind and how company-car tax is calculated

If you’re caught speeding, you could take a speed awareness course instead of getting points on your licence – our guide explains all

We explain the pros and cons of buying an insurance written-off car

MirrorLink lets you connect your phone to your car. We explain what it is and how it works

Tax, including road tax and company-car tax, is an important part of any motoring budget

What is a plug-in hybrid, how can it cut pollution and running costs, and should you buy one?

An increasing number of drivers are fitting dash cams to their cars, but why? Our guide gives you the lowdown

Everything you need to know about HPI checks, the most common tool to prevent buying a car with a hidden past

What is the Apple CarPlay app? How does it work? Can CarPlay be wireless? We answer these questions and more

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…

What is a black box, and could you benefit from getting one? Here’s everything you need to know

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

If you own a diesel car built after September 2015, the chances are it’ll need AdBlue at some point. Our guide explains all

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

With as many as six road crossings that pedestrians can encounter, we examine the key differences between them

The V5C is an important piece of documentation about your car. Our guide explains what it is and when you might need it

Depreciation can potentially make a used electric car a real bargain

Since electric cars don’t have engines, they don’t need the same service items as petrol and diesel cars

Our top tips and tricks for buying a car to save you money, hassle and time

Has your amber engine warning light blinked into life on your dashboard? Don’t worry, there’s no need to panic!

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