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How to save or make money on your car

How to make money from your car

As the cost of living bites, here’s how you could save money on – or make money from - your car.
Published 20 October 2022
Repair alloy wheel damage

As good as new: how to repair alloy wheel damage

Advice on how to repair alloy wheel damage, including how to do it yourself using a DIY kit and when to take the wheels to a professional.
Published 23 September 2022
How to clean alloy wheels — and four of the best cleaning products

Alloy wheel insurance: is it worth it?

Alloy wheel insurance is an insurance policy to cover drivers in the event of unexpected damage occurring to one or more of their alloy wheels.
Published 14 September 2022
Car Clinic: I've lost my locking wheel nut key — how can I change a flat tyre?

Tyre insurance explained

Tyre insurance is an increasingly common offering from car dealerships alongside a plethora of other policies such as dent protection.
Published 09 September 2022
CMA: UK needs ten times more electric car charging points by 2030

10 things to know before you buy an EV

EV ownership can be very convenient but it's different from owning a petrol or diesel vehicle — don't get caught out.
Published 08 September 2022
Car Clinic: I've lost my locking wheel nut key — how can I change a flat tyre?

I've lost my locking wheel nut key

"The key to my locking wheel nut is missing; now I have a flat tyre and cannot change it. Any ideas?"
Published 26 August 2022
Are old-style paper driving licences still valid?

Are old-style paper driving licences still valid?

Old-style licences were replaced by photocards 24 years ago, but some people are still unsure whether or not their paper versions are legal.
Published 24 August 2022
UK motorists hit by "hellish" petrol and diesel price rise

Should I buy a diesel car in 2022?

A diesel vehicle may be the best fit for you, but would buying one right now be a mistake?
Published 23 August 2022
Mazda MX-5: Best ULEZ cars

7 ULEZ-compliant cars for under £10,000

We've compiled a list of the best ULEZ-compliant used cars, all costing less than £10,000.
Published 19 August 2022
12 things not to leave in a hot car

12 things drivers should not leave in a hot car

When it’s just 22°C outside, it can reach 47°C inside a car within 60 minutes. These are the things you should leave inside.
Published 14 August 2022
Multiple car crash completely blocks M25 motorway

Are motorways really the safest roads in the UK?

Many drivers find heading out onto the motorway daunting, but should they? Here are the safest types of road, statistically.
Published 10 August 2022
Fiat 500 TwinAir

Five of the most economical cars under £5,000

With the cost of living surging, you could be looking to swap your current gas guzzler for an affordable car with excellent fuel economy.
Published 08 August 2022