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Who is the registered keeper of a lease car?
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Who is the registered keeper of a lease car?

You aren’t the owner or registered keeper of a lease car, that’s the leasing company. Here’s everything you need to know…
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10 Dec 2024
Does car leasing include insurance?
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Does car leasing include insurance?

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
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10 Dec 2024
Can you put a private plate on a lease car?
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Can you put a private plate on a lease car?

If you’ve got a personalised numberplate and a car on lease, here’s what you need to know about putting them together…
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10 Dec 2024
Can you end a car lease early?
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Can you end a car lease early?

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…
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2 Dec 2024
What is a TPMS? Tyre pressure monitoring systems explained
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What is a TPMS? Tyre pressure monitoring systems explained

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…
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29 Nov 2024
Tyre sizes explained: what do the different sizes of tyre mean?
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Tyre sizes explained: what do the different sizes of tyre mean?

The sidewall of a tyre is loaded with key information. Here’s everything you need to know about tyre sizes
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26 Nov 2024
Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips
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Cracked tyres? Safety inspection and prevention tips

Driving a car with a cracked tyre isn’t recommended. Here’s why…
Tips & advice
26 Nov 2024
Tyre fuel efficiency explained: rolling resistance rating and eco tyre types in detail
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Tyre fuel efficiency explained: rolling resistance rating and eco tyre types in detail

Here is a guide to tyre rolling resistance and the benefits of choosing eco tyres
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26 Nov 2024
What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained
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What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained

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 …
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26 Nov 2024
How to apply for ULEZ exemption
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How to apply for ULEZ exemption

The ULEZ covers most of Greater London. Find out how to apply for exemption and avoid the £12.50 daily charge
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25 Nov 2024
Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers
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Car scams and frauds: a safety guide for buyers and sellers

Buying or selling a car? Here’s everything you need to know about staying safe
Tips & advice
20 Nov 2024
Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?
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Car cloning explained: what happens when your car’s identity gets stolen?

Find out what to do if your car has been cloned and why it might have happened
Tips & advice
20 Nov 2024
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement?
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement?

Here are the rules covering pavement parking in London and the rest of the UK
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19 Nov 2024
Single yellow line: what this road marking means for UK drivers
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Single yellow line: what this road marking means for UK drivers

What does a single yellow line mean, and can you park on one?
Tips & advice
12 Nov 2024
How to report dangerous driving
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How to report dangerous driving

Here’s how to inform the authorities about illegal and dangerous driving in the UK
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12 Nov 2024
What do dashboard warning lights mean?
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What do dashboard warning lights mean?

Dashboard lights can be a costly thing to ignore, so we explain what they all mean
Tips & advice
11 Nov 2024
Winter car checklist: driving kit and best buys
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Winter car checklist: driving kit and best buys

Don’t get caught out once the temperatures drop. We’ve picked out 10 great bits of kit to see you safely through the colder months
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8 Nov 2024
Can you part-exchange a car on finance?
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Can you part-exchange a car on finance?

Want to get out of your car finance deal early and part-exchange the car for a new one? Here’s how to go about it…
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22 Oct 2024
What is negative equity in car finance?
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What is negative equity in car finance?

Negative equity isn’t usually associated with car finance but it can happen. Here’s everything you need to know…
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22 Oct 2024
Tyre markings and labelling guide: how to read a tyre
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Tyre markings and labelling guide: how to read a tyre

Decode your tyre sidewall markings with our straightforward tyre labelling explainer
Tips & advice
21 Oct 2024
Best winter driving apps 2024
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Best winter driving apps 2024

There are millions of apps you can download; here are some of the best for winter driving
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11 Oct 2024
Best intensive winter driving courses: improve your skills on snow and ice
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Best intensive winter driving courses: improve your skills on snow and ice

Your car may be capable of driving in the snow and ice this winter, but are you?
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9 Oct 2024
Should you use snow chains in the UK?
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Should you use snow chains in the UK?

Snow chains can make all the difference on wintry roads, but are they a worthwhile investment?
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9 Oct 2024
Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?
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Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?

Tyres designed to cope better in cold conditions provide more grip and better safety. Is it time you considered an annual change to winter tyres?
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9 Oct 2024
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How to drive in snow: top tips
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How to drive in snow: top tips

Driving in snow can be daunting and dangerous. Our tips will help keep you safe when the white stuff strikes
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9 Oct 2024
What is aquaplaning and how to avoid it
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What is aquaplaning and how to avoid it

We look at aquaplaning: what it means, how it affects your car and what to do if it happens to you
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8 Oct 2024
How to drive on ice: top tips
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How to drive on ice: top tips

Driving on ice can pose all sorts of problems, but these top tips should help keep you out of trouble
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4 Oct 2024
UK driving test pass rates explained
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UK driving test pass rates explained

We examine the latest stats on driving test pass rates to help you compare UK driving test centres
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1 Oct 2024
Can you sell a SORN car?
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Can you sell a SORN car?

If your car is SORN you can still sell it but there are some important things to bear in mind when you do.
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25 Sep 2024
Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?
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Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?

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
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24 Sep 2024
Do you have to pay tax when selling a car?
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Do you have to pay tax when selling a car?

We know cars and fuel are heavily taxed but are there any other hidden taxation issues when selling a car?
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24 Sep 2024
How to sell a deceased person’s car: step-by-step process explained
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How to sell a deceased person’s car: step-by-step process explained

If you’re looking to sell a car after the death of its owner, our guide will help you through the process
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20 Sep 2024
How to tell the DVLA you’ve sold your car
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How to tell the DVLA you’ve sold your car

You must tell the DVLA if your car's off to a new owner, and here's how...
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19 Sep 2024
How to find your old car
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How to find your old car

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
Tips & advice
19 Sep 2024
Engine oil: how to check and top it up
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Engine oil: how to check and top it up

Failing to check your engine oil levels could turn out to be a costly mistake! Here’s all you need to know to top up your engine oil
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18 Sep 2024
Can you sell a car without a V5C logbook?
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Can you sell a car without a V5C logbook?

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
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17 Sep 2024
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