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What is AdBlue? Cost, where to buy it and how to top it up (UK guide)
AdBlue is a fluid many modern diesel cars use to cut emissions. Here is what it costs, how to top it up and what happens if you run out.
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Car overheating: what to do, common causes and how to prevent it
If your car overheats, pull over, switch off and wait at least 30 minutes. Here is what to do step by step, the common causes and how to…
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Car Maintenance
Windscreen chip and crack repair: cost, MOT rules and when to replace
Most small windscreen chips can be repaired for roughly £40 to £80. Here are the MOT size limits, repair and replacement costs and…
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How to demist and defrost your car windscreen quickly and legally
Use warm air, air conditioning and no recirculation to demist fast, and never use hot water on ice. Here is the law and the best way to…
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When to use fog lights and how to drive safely in fog (UK rules)
Use fog lights only when you cannot see more than 100 metres, and switch them off when it clears. Here are the Highway Code rules and safe…
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How much is car tax in 2026/27? VED rates, electric cars and how to pay
Car tax is £200 a year for most cars registered since April 2017. Here are the 2026/27 VED rates, the expensive car supplement and how…
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Hybrid cars explained: mild, full and plug-in hybrids compared
Mild, full and plug-in hybrids work in very different ways. Here is how each type works, what they cost to run and which one suits you.
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Manual vs automatic: which driving licence should you get?
Pass in a manual and you can drive both. Pass in an automatic and you get code 78. Here is how to choose, what it costs and how to upgrade…
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How to get an earlier driving test date: cancellations and the 2026 booking rules
Check GOV.UK regularly for cancellations, be flexible and use your two changes wisely. Here are the 2026 driving test booking rules and…
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How often should you service your car? UK guide for 2026
Most UK cars need a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Here is what interim, full and major services include and cost, and how…
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How to jump start a car safely: step-by-step UK guide
The correct order for connecting jump leads, safety checks, what to do afterwards and how to jump start hybrid and electric cars.
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How long do car tyres last? When to replace them by age and mileage
Front tyres typically last around 20,000 miles and rears up to 40,000. Here is how to check tyre age, the legal tread limit and when to…
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Straightforward guides to cover, pricing, claims and getting the right policy for your needs.
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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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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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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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What insurance group is my car in, and how much does it matter?
Every car sold in the UK is placed in one of 50 insurance groups. Group 1 is the cheapest to insure, group 50 the most expensive, and the…
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Other Drivers?
Does My Car Insurance Cover Other Drivers? No, not automatically. Only the policyholder and any named drivers explicitly listed on your…
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What Is Fronting on Car Insurance (and Why It’s Risky)?
Fronting is when a policy names an older or more experienced driver as the main, everyday driver of a car, when in reality a younger or…
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Practical advice on MOTs, servicing and keeping your car safe, reliable and road-ready.
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What is AdBlue? Cost, where to buy it and how to top it up (UK guide)
AdBlue is a fluid many modern diesel cars use to cut emissions. Here is what it costs, how to top it up and what happens if you run out.
Read MoreCar Maintenance
Car overheating: what to do, common causes and how to prevent it
If your car overheats, pull over, switch off and wait at least 30 minutes. Here is what to do step by step, the common causes and how to…
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Windscreen chip and crack repair: cost, MOT rules and when to replace
Most small windscreen chips can be repaired for roughly £40 to £80. Here are the MOT size limits, repair and replacement costs and…
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How often should you service your car? UK guide for 2026
Most UK cars need a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Here is what interim, full and major services include and cost, and how…
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How to jump start a car safely: step-by-step UK guide
The correct order for connecting jump leads, safety checks, what to do afterwards and how to jump start hybrid and electric cars.
Read MoreCar Maintenance
How long do car tyres last? When to replace them by age and mileage
Front tyres typically last around 20,000 miles and rears up to 40,000. Here is how to check tyre age, the legal tread limit and when to…
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The latest changes affecting UK drivers, from road rules and Clean Air Zones to the wider car market.
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Hybrid cars explained: mild, full and plug-in hybrids compared
Mild, full and plug-in hybrids work in very different ways. Here is how each type works, what they cost to run and which one suits you.
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How to pass your driving theory test
Around 44% of people pass the theory test at the first attempt. That is lower than the practical test pass rate, which surprises people,…
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Show me, tell me: all 21 driving test questions and answers
Every driving test includes two vehicle safety questions. The examiner asks one “tell me” question before you start the engine and one…
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What to expect on your driving test
The practical driving test lasts about 40 minutes and around half of the people who take it fail. The format has been the same since 2017,…
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UK speed limits explained, including the 20mph rules
Britain has three national speed limits for cars, one rule for working out which applies when there is no sign, and a growing set of local…
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What to do if you hit an animal or a pedestrian while driving
Two kinds of collision have their own rules, and most drivers do not know them until they are standing on the verge working out what to…
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Useful tips for buying, owning and driving a car, with clear answers to everyday motoring questions.
Car Tips/Hacks
How to demist and defrost your car windscreen quickly and legally
Use warm air, air conditioning and no recirculation to demist fast, and never use hot water on ice. Here is the law and the best way to…
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When to use fog lights and how to drive safely in fog (UK rules)
Use fog lights only when you cannot see more than 100 metres, and switch them off when it clears. Here are the Highway Code rules and safe…
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How much is car tax in 2026/27? VED rates, electric cars and how to pay
Car tax is £200 a year for most cars registered since April 2017. Here are the 2026/27 VED rates, the expensive car supplement and how…
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Manual vs automatic: which driving licence should you get?
Pass in a manual and you can drive both. Pass in an automatic and you get code 78. Here is how to choose, what it costs and how to upgrade…
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
How to get an earlier driving test date: cancellations and the 2026 booking rules
Check GOV.UK regularly for cancellations, be flexible and use your two changes wisely. Here are the 2026 driving test booking rules and…
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Learner driver rules in the UK
You can start learning to drive a car on your seventeenth birthday. You can apply for your provisional licence up to three months before…
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