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Long distance driving in an electric car
Planning for a long-distance drive in your electric car doesn’t have to be a headache. Here’s everything you should consider before you set off.
DVLA: which services can I access online?
Find out how you could save time by using DVLA's online services.
How to part exchange your car on Auto Trader
Part exchanging your car through Auto Trader is simple and can be done in four easy steps. Find out more about how to part-ex in our guide.
What is part exchange for cars?
Learn more about part exchange – what it means, how part-ex works for cars, and how to prepare your car for a part-exchange.
Electric cars in winter
How will an electric car cope in snow, on ice, or driving through flooded patches?
What is an electric car and how does it work?
Find the answers to all your electric car-related questions, from ‘what is an electric vehicle’ to ‘how EVs work’ and ‘are electric cars automatic’.
Tyre sizes explained
Are you one of the many Brits that doesn’t have a clue how to check your tyre size? Or maybe you just can’t quite remember what all the different...
What is a convertible?
Learn about the different types of convertible car and their pros and cons in this article.
ULEZ compliant cars: October 2021 update
London’s ULEZ has expanded and more UK cities are adopting low emission zones. Find out what this means for you and find ULEZ compliant cars for sale.
What is a hatchback?
Learn the meaning of the term 'hatchback', the different types, and which is right for you in this article.
What are ESP and traction control?
Your guide to what ESP and Traction Control (TC) mean, and what the differences between each are.
What is an SUV?
SUVs, otherwise known as Sports Utility Vehicles, are amongst the most popular body types in the UK. But what are they, and are they right for you?
Green number plates 2021 update
What are green number plates and do you need one if you buy an electric car? Our guide covers it all.
Insurance write off categories
Everything you need to know about write off category vehicles, including whether you can buy or sell a write off and what Cat A, Cat B, Cat S and...
The UK number plate system explained (2022)
Spring number plates are right around the corner. Find out what’s changed, when you can get a new reg plate and what the ref plate tells you about a...
Can you use your phone and sat nav while driving in UK
What are the UK laws when it comes to using your phone while driving? Can you use your phone as a sat nav? Where can you legally place your sat nav...
Charging An Electric Car With No Driveway
No driveway? No worries! Here’s how you can charge your electric car without a home charger wallbox.
What is a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)?
The last thing a dealer does before you accept your new car is to inspect it. But what is included? And what happens if it reveals any problems?
Electric Car Charging Points: Charging On The Go
How would you charge an electric car on a roadtrip? Here’s where you can charge your car when out and about, how much it’ll cost, how you should...
Are all new cars identical underneath?
With so many new cars being based on the same platform, we ask whether all new cars now basically identical under their fancy bodywork?
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