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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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New study reveals severe lack of research undertaken by first-car buyers
A new study has revealed that almost two-thirds of all first-time car buyers are failing to research their purchase properly and to carry out the relevant checks. Cars are one...
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The best baby car seats 2019
Buying a car seat for your baby is one of the biggest purchasing decisions you’ll make when you have a baby. Making sure you take your new baby home from...
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The best dash-cams - reviewed and rated
With more drivers relying on dash-cams to provide vital information in the event of an incident, we’ve tested some of the newest models on the market to help you decide...
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The best sat nav apps 2019
As so many cars now come with advanced infotainment as standard, you could be forgiven for thinking third-party GPS navigation is on the way out. There are many good reasons...
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How to appeal a speeding fine
Received a speeding notice from the police? Can you appeal it - and should you? A speeding allegation usually begins when the Registered Keeper (RK) of a vehicle receives a Notice...
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Driving in Germany - everything you need to know
If you are planning a driving trip across Germany, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s really easy, and you can speed along the autobahns for the entire journey. Although most autobahns...
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Driving in Italy - everything you need to know
Planning a driving holiday to Italy? If you’re driving all the way there, you’ll be used to driving on the right-hand side of the road by the time you get...
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Driving in Spain - everything you need to know
Driving in Spain for business or pleasure? There are some rules and regulations you need to know about - some particular to Spain, and others specific to certain regions. As...
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Driving in France - everything you need to know
Whether you’re planning a holiday in France or driving over for business, make sure you’re up to date with all the regulations that will cover your entire journey. From the documents...
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London ULEZ: what you need to know
From 8 April 2019, the Central London Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) has come into force, affecting a large number of cars driven into the capital. The extension of the...
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Proposed EU speed limiters: what they mean for you
All new cars in the UK would need to be sold with speed limiters built-in if plans proposed by the European Parliament are successfully introduced. All new cars from 2022...
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Infiniti pulls out of UK market: what it means for owners' warranties and servicing
Infiniti is pulling out of the UK market, in a dramatic U-turn for Nissan's upmarket premium brand. The idea at launch back in 2009 was to turn Infiniti into the...
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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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Car cloning: all the facts
Despite the more elaborate scams that catch out car owners and buyers, the rather simplistic car cloning con continues to cause problems. Car owners can end up with huge bills...
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