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...
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.
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How to claim for pothole damage
According to research commissioned by Kwik Fit, pothole damage costs UK drivers around £915 million a year – but it's worth understanding your rights, as more often than not, you...
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Winter driving advice
British winters are changeable beasts, with several months of frost, fog, rain, ice and snow – or low sun and blue skies, if you're lucky. Whatever the prevailing conditions, driving...
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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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Coronavirus and car insurance: what you need to know
With the Covid-19 pandemic very much present and England in its second nationwide lockdown of the year, there’s no denying that driving habits have changed in 2020. A huge number of...
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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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What are the best car vacuum cleaners?
Given how much time you spend in your car, you want to keep it clean and tidy – so invest in a good car vacuum cleaner. Keeping your car washed and...
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Driving in Europe - everything you need to know
If you’re planning on avoiding flying and taking your car to Europe for essential travel, please make sure you know the rules and regulations for driving in your chosen countries. The...
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Driving in France - everything you need to know
As of 14 August 2020, France has been added to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)'s list of countries where it's advising that no non-essential travel should take place in...
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What are the best car sunshades?
We yearn for sunny days, but when the sun finally comes out, we go to great lengths to protect ourselves from its rays. This is especially true in...
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Best car jump starter power packs
Don’t get stuck with a flat battery and no one around to give you a jump start – you need a jump start power pack. There’s nothing like a car with...
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Best car cooler boxes
Off out for a picnic or bring-your-own BBQ? You need a cooler box to keep your beer, cheese, and sandwiches cool and fresh. The British weather doesn’t always go according to...
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Driving in Germany - everything you need to know
If you are planning a driving trip across Germany, you're not alone. Confidence in air travel is falling, and many families are considering letting the car take the strain for...
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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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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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Guide to towing capacity
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Speeding fines - how much will you be charged?
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Should you buy a petrol or diesel car?
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Car valuations: why they can save you money
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How to claim for pothole damage
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How to drive: guide to driving a Toyota hybrid car to cut fuel costs
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Cat C and Cat D cars explained
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Ford Ecoboost recall - what you need to know
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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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