The latest car advice from our team

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  Alternative fuel types explained

  Outside of petrol and diesel, what are your options? We look at the different types of hybrid and electric car available, and reveal which will be available

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  What are WLTP and RDE?

  To keep emissions down, all new cars now undergo rigorous tests called WLTP and RDE. Here’s what they both mean, and how they’ll impact your car tax, car

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  Should I buy a car with outstanding finance? 2021 update

  With more and more cars being bought on finance, it’s possible the car you’re looking to buy might have finance owing on it. Here's what you can do in

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  Employee, employer benefits of electric car salary sacrifice scheme

  Buying an electric car through an electric car salary sacrifice scheme can help you save some big bucks. Learn more about what this scheme means and how

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  Approved used car scheme: benefits and deals

  Top-quality, manufacturer-guaranteed approved used cars can take much of the anxiety out of buying a second-hand car, but are approved used cars worth

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  Driving test tips to help you pass first time

  Learning to drive? We’ve pulled together top driving test tips that’ll help you become a pro driver quickly, plus common driving mistakes to avoid during

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  The UK number plate system explained (2021)

  UK green number plates and annual number plate changes explained. Find the age of a second-hand car using the number plate, the best time to buy a new

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  Extended car warranties explained

  When the new-car warranty on your car expires, you have several options if you want to continue with cover.

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  Facebook Livestream: Your Electric Car Questions, Answered

  Rory Reid and Erin Baker answered your questions on electric and hybrid vehicles in our Facebook livestream. Find out what they had to say...

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  Electric car charging points: charging in public

  The most common questions about electric car charging points answered: how many there are, how much they cost, whether they're universal and much more

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  How to charge an electric car at home

  From installing a home charge point to keeping your electric bill under control, here's our guide to charging your electric car at home.

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  Storing your car in lockdown

  Is car going to be out of use for any extended period of time? Here’s what you need to do.

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  Private Number Plates

  Everything you'd want to know about private number plates, all in one place.

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  ULEZ, LEZ and CAZ: UK low emission zones explained

  Major cities in the UK are adopting low emission zones, but what are they and how much will they cost to enter? We cover all this and more in our guide

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  Best cars for snow

  Winter's not done yet and, whether for home or the winter roadtrip abroad, here are our favourite snow-ready cars

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  Choosing a car fuel type

  Which fuel type should you choose for your next car? Let's break it down.

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  Car tax bands explained

  Find which car tax band your car is in. Learn how much road tax you'll pay on new and used cars, as well as classic cars

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  Complete guide to MOT tests

  MOT tests explained. What they are, how much they cost, how to pass an MOT test and what to do if you fail.

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  How to drive your car abroad

  Millions take their cars abroad each year for holidays, but how much do you know about the laws of the road in the country you're driving?

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  Meeting a potential buyer

  There’s no need to be nervous when meeting a potential buyer for your car. Just follow our top tips on making appointments, arranging test drives and more.

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