Tips & advice

Weight has a big impact on a car’s performance and efficiency. We explain how and look at the lightest and heaviest cars on sale. 

In the UK, zero-emissions vehicles can display a green flash on their numberplates. Here’s how it works…

Everything you need to know about the UK car number plate rules, and how to keep within the law.

Car number plates are a subject to a series of regulations to ensure they can be read. Here’s how to avoid driving with illegal plates and getting a f…

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…

Since their introduction in 2015, Euro 6 standards for exhaust emissions have had a big impact but what are they?

The excess charges, both voluntary and compulsory, are a key part of your car insurance policy. Here’s how they work…

So you've got a licence to drive a car, but are you also able to drive a van? Our practical guide explains the ins and outs of UK driving licence cate…

There are various types of pedestrian crossing in the UK; we explain the rules for each type, and how to identify them

Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary; this is how the formula applies in the 2023/24 Financial Year

What are driving offence endorsement codes and what do they mean on your driving licence?

In the market for a new motorhome? Here are our top-five recommendations...

What you need to know about the Highway Code, where to find it and how to use it to pass your driving test

What to do if you get a stone chip or crack in your car windscreen

Commit a motoring offence and you could get penalty points on your licence. We explain how they work...

Renewing your driving licence or changing the address is really simple: here’s how it’s done

Not sure how to buy a car online? Read our step-by-step guide to get you through the process

The popularity of electric cars is growing exponentially. But with more and more on the road, where do you go to get your pride and joy maintained and…

Get to grips with the intricacies of different four-wheel drive systems with our handy guide

Is it better to buy or lease a new car? We’re here to talk you through the benefits of each to help you decide

Audi seeks to revolutionise car safety and personalisation with its advanced digital matrix lighting tech

Got a flat battery? This is how to jump start a car with jump leads or bump start it without them

Millions of used UK cars have had their mileage changed. We uncover the facts about car clocking and mileage correction services.

Live M4 traffic news and updates for M4 junctions, plus real time travel reports on delays, accidents, roadworks and snow

Everything you need to know about matte car paint, including what it is, whether you should get it and how you should look after it if you do…

The diesel particulate filter is an important part of your diesel car's exhaust system that helps to reduce its emissions

Our tips and tricks on how to take a test drive in a new or used car

Tips and advice on how to save money on car insurance, fuel, tyres, accessories and servicing

Shave pounds off your annual motoring bills with these money saving tips for car owners

How much pollution does your car produce in its lifetime and how can you reduce it? Keep reading to find out

Buying and running a car for peanuts might seem like a gamble, but it’s achievable if you follow a few rules