Should you buy a petrol or diesel car?
Diesel is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons - from health scares to bans and taxes in city centres, and the UK government announcing that sales of new petrol...
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Car advice from the experts at Parkers: we provide help and assistance to common motoring problems
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How to sell my car quickly for the best price
Buying and selling cars can be a stressful process at the best of times. Dealing with your own feelings, managing the time, having different people come and evaluate your pride...
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Car valuations: why they can save you money
If you're looking to buy or sell a car, the most important thing you need to know is what it's worth. For buyers, it might be because you're trading-in or...
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Top money-saving tips for buying a new car
For most of us buying, leasing or PCPing a new car the second-most expensive purchase we’re likely to make, and it should be an exciting one, but equally we need...
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How to change the registered keeper of a car
Changing the registered keeper of a car is not meant to be a difficult process. There are about 9.5 million changes of registered keeper every year. Here at Parkers we’ve...
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London ULEZ: what you need to know
Thinking of driving into central London? You've come to the right place. That's because since 8 April 2019, a new low emissions zone has been in place. Called the London...
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How to spot a clocked car
Have you ever come across the phrase 'a clocked car' and simply nodded in agreement, without really understanding what it meant? What is a clocked car? In simple terms a clocked car...
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Car sharing schemes and clubs: the conclusive guide
The rise of the car sharing schemes and car clubs is well documented and easy to understand. In big cities up and down the country, not only are the roads almost...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Your motoring questions answered
The effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to deepen, and drivers face uncertain times ahead. With the government advising that all non-essential travel should stop, this leaves car drivers...
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How to prepare your car for storage
Going on a cruise, an extended stay overseas or coping with the consequences of an unprecedented pandemic? Chances are, you'll want your car to still be in good condition after...
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Best driving games to get out while staying in
Enthusiastic drivers, and those too young to drive, can find the open road thanks to the immense power of consoles and computers these days. Gone are the days...
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What to check when you've not used your car for a while
While the government is advising drivers to keep their non-essential journeys to a minimum during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some of you won’t be able to use your vehicles at...
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Buying a car at Easter
The Easter bank holiday weekend can be a great time to go shopping for a new car. Much of the rush to buy new cars whipped up by the number...
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30 car salesman's tricks and how to avoid them
The overwhelming majority of car salemen are hardworking, honest guys, who want to make a living doing what they love the most. However for every 100 honest traders, there's always...
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Top 10 must-have car extras for 2020
Gone are the days when option lists included things like a passenger door mirror, reversing lights and heated rear window. Modern cars come laden with kit that ensures they're easy...
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How to claim for pothole damage
According to research commissioned by Kwik Fit, pothole damage costs UK drivers around £915m a year - but it's worth understanding your rights, as more often than not, you have...
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Winter driving advice
British winters are changeable beasts, with several months of frost, fog, rain, ice and snow – or sun and fine weather, if you're lucky. With the holiday season upon us,...
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How to drive: Save money on fuel
Achieving official fuel economy figures is often challenging – and increased scrutiny over emissions cheating and changes to the test programme have highlighted the gap between claimed and real-world costs...
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Speeding fines - how much will you be charged?
If you get caught speeding on a UK road, how much will you be fined? The UK’s Sentencing Council, which sets the guideline for the fines or other penalties handed...
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