Tips & advice

Want a magic carpet ride in your car? Air suspension is about as close as you’ll get – we explain what it is, which cars have it and why you might wan…

Carburettors are a common feature in old cars. Here we explain what they are, and how they work

What rights do you have as a consumer when you buy a second-hand car? Our guide explains your legal protections

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

Our top tips for finding the right car for you and how to get the best bang for your buck

Read our used vehicle checklist to help you make a safer, more informed choice when buying any used car

BMW’s iDrive in-car control and infotainment system explained: what it does and how to use it

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

A car’s MoT history can give insight into how well it’s been looked after, and finding this information is easy.

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

Whether you’re towing a caravan, a trailer or even a boat, our towing guide explains how to do it

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

Reversing can be a daunting skill to learn for new drivers, but it’s easy with some simple advice. Here’s all you need to know

Driving your van in London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone could be very expensive if it doesn’t meet the latest emissions standards. We explain the ULEZ r…

Find out how to check if a used car has been stolen or has a bad history before you buy

Want to charge your EV while you're in the office? Here's everything you need to know

Bald tyres aren’t only dangerous but they’re also illegal. Here’s everything you need to know about tyre treads

Find the right pressure for your car tyres and understand why tyre pressure is so important…

Will a cheeky tipple get you into trouble? Here’s all you need to know

Is a car that’s been smoked-in worth less? Let’s answer this question and more…

The laws around smoking in cars are clear. Here’s everything you need to know…

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

Good footwear can make all the difference on your journey, here's how to pick out the best

You aren’t the owner or registered keeper of a lease car, that’s the leasing company. Here’s everything you need to know…

When you lease a car it’s likely that insurance won’t be included, so you’ll need to get some before you can drive. Here’s everything you need to know

If you’ve got a personalised numberplate and a car on lease, here’s what you need to know about putting them together…

Things have a habit of changing and if you suddenly realise the car lease you signed up for is no longer working, here’s what you can do about it…

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 …

The ULEZ covers most of Greater London. Find out how to apply for exemption and avoid the £12.50 daily charge