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Black ice: how to spot it and what to do if you skid
Black ice is hard to see and catches drivers out every winter. Here is where it forms, the warning signs and what to do if you skid.
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Winter tyres, all-season tyres or snow socks: what UK drivers actually need
Winter tyres, all-season tyres, snow socks or nothing at all? Here is what each does, what it costs and what most UK drivers really need.
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Car Insurance
Does car insurance cover accidents in snow and ice?
Slid on ice or hit by a car that skidded? Here is what your insurance covers in snow and ice, and how fault is decided.
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Car Maintenance
Road salt and rust: how to protect your car this winter
Road salt keeps us moving in winter but it eats away at cars. Here is how to wash it off, protect the underside and avoid an MOT fail.
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Laying up a car for winter: SORN, battery care and storage
Storing a car over winter? Here is how SORN works, what to do about insurance and how to keep the battery, tyres and bodywork healthy.
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Is winter the best time to buy a used car?
Fewer buyers, dealers chasing targets and convertibles nobody wants: here is why winter can be a good time to buy a used car, and what to…
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Has my road been gritted? How gritting works, and claiming from the council after an ice accident
Not every road gets gritted. Here is how to check gritting routes, what councils must do and when you can claim after an ice accident.
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How to drive in snow: pulling away, braking and getting unstuck
Snow on the way? Here is how to pull away, brake, corner and tackle hills in snow, plus what to do if you get stuck.
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Car Maintenance
Why car batteries die in winter, and how to stop yours going flat over Christmas
Flat batteries are the most common winter breakdown. Here is why it happens, the warning signs, and how to keep yours healthy over the…
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Low winter sun: how to drive safely when you are dazzled
Low winter sun can blind you at the worst moment. Here is what the law says and how to cut glare on your winter commute.
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Driving in storms and high winds, and what to do if a tree falls on your car
Storm on the way? Here is how to drive safely in high winds, and what to do if a tree or debris damages your car.
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Can you drive through floodwater? Depths, damage and what insurance covers
Just 30cm of flowing water can move a car. Here is how deep is too deep, how to drive through standing water and what insurance covers.
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Straightforward guides to cover, pricing, claims and getting the right policy for your needs.
Car Insurance
Does car insurance cover accidents in snow and ice?
Slid on ice or hit by a car that skidded? Here is what your insurance covers in snow and ice, and how fault is decided.
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Car Insurance
Keyless car theft in the dark months: how to protect your car
Longer nights give car thieves more cover. Here is how keyless theft works and the simple steps that make your car a harder target.
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Does driving in snow hurt your telematics score?
Snow, ice and dark evenings can feel like a threat to your driving score. Here is how winter driving is scored and how to protect yours.
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Car Insurance
Can you insure a car you don’t own?
You can, yes. Covering a car that belongs to someone else is routine work for insurers, whether the driver is using a mum or dad’s car, a…
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Car Insurance
Can you insure a SORN car, and should you?
A car with a Statutory Off Road Notification does not legally need insurance. That is the whole point of a SORN: it is the one way to keep…
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Car Insurance
Can you tax a car without insurance?
In England, Scotland and Wales you can tax a car without proving it is insured. DVLA stopped checking insurance at the point of taxing in…
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Practical advice on MOTs, servicing and keeping your car safe, reliable and road-ready.
Car Maintenance
Winter tyres, all-season tyres or snow socks: what UK drivers actually need
Winter tyres, all-season tyres, snow socks or nothing at all? Here is what each does, what it costs and what most UK drivers really need.
Read MoreCar Maintenance
Road salt and rust: how to protect your car this winter
Road salt keeps us moving in winter but it eats away at cars. Here is how to wash it off, protect the underside and avoid an MOT fail.
Read MoreCar Maintenance
Laying up a car for winter: SORN, battery care and storage
Storing a car over winter? Here is how SORN works, what to do about insurance and how to keep the battery, tyres and bodywork healthy.
Read MoreCar Maintenance
Why car batteries die in winter, and how to stop yours going flat over Christmas
Flat batteries are the most common winter breakdown. Here is why it happens, the warning signs, and how to keep yours healthy over the…
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Car Maintenance
Antifreeze and screenwash in sub-zero temperatures: what mix you need
Is your coolant and screenwash ready for a hard frost? Here is how to check antifreeze strength and get the screenwash mix right.
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Car Maintenance
Frozen car door, lock, handbrake or washer jets: how to fix each safely
Frozen door, lock, handbrake or washer jets? Here is how to fix each one without damaging your car, and how to prevent it.
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The latest changes affecting UK drivers, from road rules and Clean Air Zones to the wider car market.
Car News
Has my road been gritted? How gritting works, and claiming from the council after an ice accident
Not every road gets gritted. Here is how to check gritting routes, what councils must do and when you can claim after an ice accident.
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Car News
Should you drive during a Met Office weather warning? Yellow, amber and red explained
Yellow, amber or red: what each Met Office warning means for your journey, and whether driving in one affects your insurance.
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Leaving your car running to defrost: is it illegal, and will insurance pay if it is stolen?
Leaving the engine running to clear the windscreen can lead to a fine, and a theft claim may be refused. Here is what you need to know.
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Is it illegal to drive with snow on your car roof?
Driving off with snow on the roof can lead to a fine and points. Here is what the law says and how to clear your car properly.
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Drink-driving at Christmas: the morning-after risk, the penalties and the proposed lower limit
Police crack down on drink-driving every December. Here are the limits, the morning-after risk, the penalties and the proposed lower limit.
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eVED explained: the 3p-a-mile pay-per-mile tax on electric cars
Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, or eVED, is a new pay-per-mile tax on electric and plug-in hybrid cars. From 1 April 2028, battery electric…
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Car Tips/Hacks
Black ice: how to spot it and what to do if you skid
Black ice is hard to see and catches drivers out every winter. Here is where it forms, the warning signs and what to do if you skid.
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
Is winter the best time to buy a used car?
Fewer buyers, dealers chasing targets and convertibles nobody wants: here is why winter can be a good time to buy a used car, and what to…
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
How to drive in snow: pulling away, braking and getting unstuck
Snow on the way? Here is how to pull away, brake, corner and tackle hills in snow, plus what to do if you get stuck.
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
Low winter sun: how to drive safely when you are dazzled
Low winter sun can blind you at the worst moment. Here is what the law says and how to cut glare on your winter commute.
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
Driving in storms and high winds, and what to do if a tree falls on your car
Storm on the way? Here is how to drive safely in high winds, and what to do if a tree or debris damages your car.
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
Can you drive through floodwater? Depths, damage and what insurance covers
Just 30cm of flowing water can move a car. Here is how deep is too deep, how to drive through standing water and what insurance covers.
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