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Security Advice
Thieves find increasingly ingenious ways of stealing from the unsuspecting public... read on for our advice.
Sections to help you
Car maintenance made easy
All the essential car checks you need.
Used car warranty: the complete guide
Everything you need to know about car warranty.
Car battery advice
Read our crucial advice to avoiding a dead car battery.
Teenage drivers on the rise
Drivers are getting their first car at a younger age.
Car Care
How to keep your car in good condition.
Car Maintenance Troubleshooting
We answer your frequently asked questions.
Save money on fuel
We reveal 25 ways to help your fuel go further.
Everything you wanted to know about tyres
We explain everything from pressure to tread depth.
Tyre Care and How to Change a Tyre
Keeping your tyres in good condition.
Basic Car Checks
Essential car maintenance checks.
Car Warranties and Servicing
Find out about warranty periods and servicing schedules.
Basic Car Maintenance - What You Need
Make sure you carry these essentials to stay legal.
Vehicle crime advice centre
We look at each scam and reveal how best to avoid it.
In an emergency
What to do in a breakdown.
Tyre Centre
Find your nearest tyre, exhaust, brakes and MoT specialist.
How to de-ice your vehicle
Beat the morning frost - how to de-ice your vehicle.
Credit crunch cuts congestion by 31 per cent
Less congestion on the roads for the first time in 20 years.