Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – often known simply as ‘road tax’ – is applied to the vast majority of vehicles on UK roads today.
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How Often to Consider Replacement Car Parts
Replacing certain car parts every couple of years may seem costly or unnecessary, but these replacements can help to prevent larger mechanical issues or failures in the future.
How to Check Tyre Tread Depth for Safe and Legal Driving
When it comes to road safety, ensuring that your car tyres are in the best possible condition is one of the most important things you can do.
Should I Buy a Diesel Car in 2020?
When deciding what vehicle is right for you, the fuel-type will likely be one of the main considerations.
If you’re wondering whether diesel is the right choice for you, there are a few things it’s worth knowing about so that you can be confident you’re making the right decision.
In this article, we’ve covered everything you need to know about the pros and cons of buying a diesel car in 2020.
10 Essential Tips for Wet Weather Driving
The great British weather isn’t always perfect, with an average of 156.2 days of rain a year! That’s why it’s important to be prepared to drive in wet conditions, as safely as possible. We’ve pulled together ten things that you need to consider before heading out in your vehicle on those damper days.
What to Do if You Have a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident isn’t something you want to think about. However, it’s important to be prepared in case you do find yourself in this situation, whether it’s a minor collision or a major accident.
The Future of Electric Cars: What do Motorists Want?
We recently ran a Twitter poll asking people what’s most important to them when considering whether to buy an electric car in the future. Were they most eager to see lower prices, more miles from a single charge, more charging points, or a bigger choice of vehicles?
How to Increase Electric Car Range: Get the Maximum Miles from your EV
In our recent poll, 32% of respondents said their biggest concern when considering an electric vehicle (EV) was the number of miles they can expect from a single charge.
Is an Electric Car Cheaper to Run than Petrol or Diesel?
Electric cars are quickly becoming an appealing alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles, but how do the running costs stack up?
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid or Electric: Which is Right for Me?
With four main power types to choose from when considering a new car, it’s not always obvious which option is best for you. We’ve teamed up with our resident electric vehicle expert Paul Titchmarsh to help answer some of the questions you might have.