Winter driving advice
Whether it's a beast from the east, a soupy fog, or just good old fashioned endless rain, the British winter can throw every kind of challenge at motorists. With a...
Car advice
The Parkers car advice section has the answers to all of your motoring questions – whether you're buying, selling, financing, need legal or technical help, or are just looking to bring down the overall cost of motoring.
Latest articles
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Should you buy a petrol or diesel car?
There was a time not that long ago when diesel cars were popular with drivers. Impressive fuel economy figures and low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that resulted in cheap tax...
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Global chip shortage: Why it's forcing you to wait for your new car
The shortage of semiconductor computer chips across the globe continues to disrupt the car industry at a time when it should be recovering from the pandemic, with sales and production...
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London ULEZ: zone extended and 135,000 face £160 fines each day
Thinking of driving into central London? You've come to the right place. That's because the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), is in place and has been extended to cover much...
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The best screwdriver sets for DIY
In addition to the fact that screwdrivers are extremely useful beyond an automotive scenario, a simple screwdriver set will be a valuable ally when the need arises. It may be...
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A guide to windscreen wipers
Here it is. Our guide to windscreen wipers. They’re about as interesting as an Ikea coffee table and even more popular. Even Lord Byron himself wouldn’t be able to romanticise...
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The best car seat covers for tidy interiors
Like cars themselves, the ideal type of car seat cover for you depends almost entirely on personal preference and circumstance. As such, we have rounded up the category winners of best...
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The best roof boxes
Fundamentally, roof boxes are a functional item that give us an extra few hundred litres of luggage space. There are a number of these available to suit most budgets. But...
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The best trickle charger to keep your car's battery topped up
Flat things are often disappointing. Whether it be a flat glass of pop, atmosphere, tyre or battery. While there isn't much we can do to prevent the first two events...
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Dealing with car salesmen - Parkers top tips
Contrary to what you may think, vehicle sales personnel are no longer the dodgy car salesman-types they once used to be. The old-guard Arthur Daley figures who reigned supreme in...
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What is E10 fuel and how does it affect you?
Petrol is changing in the UK. From September 2021, the standard petrol you will be able to buy at UK forecourts will change from E5 to E10 grade. If you are...
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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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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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Surveillance capitalism and your car
Google and Amazon's expansion into cars, as well as their use of surveillance capitalism, is well documented. But according to our poll, drivers aren't sold on tech companies cashing in...
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How to claim for pothole damage
The latest research from Citroen has found that 32% of drivers have had their car damaged by a pothole. The average cost to fix the damage was found to be...
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Car tyres - the ultimate guide
Tyres are possibly the most important part of your car. The four rings of rubber wrapped around your wheels are the vehicle’s only connection with the road, and without them...
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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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Best products for 2021
We like to wrap up the year with the innovations and helpful new gadgets that have been introduced, but to be honest, we haven't exactly been covering thousands of miles,...
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How to use your headlights in winter driving
Britain's driving conditions have altered significantly since the first guidelines for lighting were laid down in the Highway Code. Terms like sidelights and parking lights, or dim-dip headlights, have fallen...
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Should you buy a petrol or diesel car?
There was a time not that long ago when diesel cars were popular with drivers. Impressive fuel economy figures and low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that resulted in cheap tax...
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UK Towing Capacity Guide: What can your car tow?
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How to change the registered keeper of a car
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Global chip shortage: Why it's forcing you to wait for your new car
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Winter driving advice
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Car valuations: why they can save you money
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Speeding fines - how much will you be charged?
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Parkers expert car advice
Car ownership can be a worry for many drivers. Parkers is here to make your life easier - by answering common questions and guiding you to make the best decisions, whether you're buying a car, selling or trying to work out your tax bill.
This section is updated daily and we hope you find our stories helpful. They're written in plain English and we aim to take the pain out of car ownership.
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