If I buy an electric car, what sort of ev charging cables will I need
Electric vehicles (ev) are becoming ever more run of the mill, so you’d think ev charging cables would be too. You also might think that when car makers were inventing…
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My car doesn’t have a spacesaver spare wheel. Should I carry one?
Spare wheels, or rather the lack of them, is one of the things that really makes some drivers mad. A recent survey showed the lack of a full-size spare was…
As the weather’s getting colder, how do you know if car batteries are giving up the ghost?
Car batteries lead a hard life. And you’re right to be worried. Winter is when batteries are at their most vulnerable. Battery trouble is the number one reason breakdown companies…
Some people say you should change when tyre tread depths reach 3mm, some say 1.6mm. Who is right?
There is confusion in the world of tyres. Some manufacturers – most of them actually – say that you should swap when tyre tread depths get to 3mm. The law…
Companies selling electric cars seem to be struggling. Is selling electric vehicles viable?
Good question. If possible we should separate running a car company and the business of producing electric vehicles (EVs). Part of the problem for the high-profile strugglers in the electric…
Are PCP car finance deals better than PCH leasing for a new car?
The Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Personal Contract Hire (PCH) are two ways of financing buying a new car. But while they have two out of three words the same,…
What’s the best way to prepare your car for winter driving?
We could say make sure you’ve got a cold weather kit including a blanket, some snacks and warm clothing with you. But a) we’ve done that already and b) you’ll…
How do I check the depreciation of cars?
Depreciation is the rate at which a car loses its value. It’s frequently called the hidden cost of motoring because on an annual basis it can amount to more than…
If there are airbags in a car, should I worry that they might go off randomly?
Since the mid-1990s there have been ever-increasing numbers of airbags in a car. Your concern is a valid one. Afterall, airbags use an explosive to deploy in fractions of a…
I’ve just bought a car that smells of cigarette smoke. How do I get rid of the smell?
You may not think of your car as being like a living room on wheels but it contains an awful lot of fabric. And that means a lot of material…