Owning a car

Read our checklist for the best advice on how to avoid unnecessary – and possibly expensive – MoT failures

Rachel Reeves’ spring statement avoids any new tax or spending measures as drivers confront tax hikes.

The registered keeper and owner of a car don’t have to be the same person and each has different responsibilities

A great ad can net you an equally great price for your car if you do it right

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know

Find out what happens if your car is repossessed, and what to look out for if you're thinking of buying a repo car

If you're selling your car, you might be due a refund on your unused VED car tax. We guide you through the rules around getting a refund on your car t…

We look at whether you can sell a car with outstanding finance and things you should consider beforehand

What is car depreciation, how does it work and what can you do to minimise it on your car? We reveal all in our guide…

Misfuelling your car can be a costly mistake but here’s what to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

Optimistic residual value projections for EVs have left vehicle leasing firms “millions and millions” out of pocket

Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road

When a car turns 40 years old it becomes road tax exempt. Here's everything you need to know about the historic vehicle tax exemption

Thinking about buying car breakdown cover? Here’s how to get the best cover at the right price

Repairing and refurbishing your car’s alloy wheels will restore its good looks and can make it easier to sell

Servicing your car is essential to keeping it roadworthy. But do you know what is included in a car service? Here's everything you need to know

Fuel Finder aims to give drivers accurate, up-to-date information to get the best deal on petrol and diesel prices

Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…

Tyre pressure is crucial to the performance, efficiency and safety of your car and the best way of making sure they’re always as they should be is wit…

The sidewall of a tyre is loaded with key information. Here’s everything you need to know about tyre sizes

Driving a car with a cracked tyre isn’t recommended. Here’s why…

Here is a guide to tyre rolling resistance and the benefits of choosing eco tyres

The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test was introduced in 2017 to deliver more accurate fuel economy figures for motorists. But what is it and how does …

Find out what to do if your car has been cloned and why it might have happened

Here are the rules covering pavement parking in London and the rest of the UK

What does a single yellow line mean, and can you park on one?

Dashboard lights can be a costly thing to ignore, so we explain what they all mean

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of car leasing and whether it’s right for you

Is your car suffering from a smoky exhaust? Our troubleshooting guide tells you what could be the cause and what you need to do to fix it

You must tell the DVLA if your car's off to a new owner, and here's how...

Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson believes that getting your hands dirty will help keep your bank account looking pristine

If you find yourself pining for a long-lost car you’ve owned in the past, it’s easier than you think to discover where it is now

The V5C logbook is a crucial piece of paperwork when you’re selling a car but you can sell a car without one, under certain circumstances

Mileage is a big factor in car depreciation so let’s explain the effect that the miles on the clock have on the value of a car

Our checklist of the documents you need to sell your car will help you make sure that you don’t miss anything when making that sale