Why is the Ford Fiesta Britain’s best-selling car?
For years the Ford Fiesta has been Britain’s best-seller. In July 2020 that’s still the case. Here we look at what Ford’s supermini does well and what it’s not so…
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Is getting a dropped kerb easy? I want to turn my front garden into off-street parking
For many of us ‑ particularly city dwellers ‑ off-street parking is the Holy Grail. But to turn the area in front of your property into a car park you…
I’ve been offered some cheap tyres at £70 and some at £125. Why go for the more expensive?
On the face of it, tyres all look the same: black and round with a hole in. But cost can differ dramatically between brands you might have heard of, such…
Why we should give scrappage a swerve this time
There are continuing rumours of a new government-backed scrappage scheme. This will be designed to encourage new car buyers to swap older more polluting models for electric cars. But is…
In the recent very hot weather, my ventilation didn’t cool the car much. How do I check air con?
Air con is one of those features in our cars that we take for granted – until it packs up. Broken air con isn’t just inconvenient and sweaty, it can…
How can I unsorn my car with a lost registration document?
A Statutory Off Road Notification or SORN is when you tell the DVLA that you will not be driving your car. It is a way of not paying car tax…
Is laminated glass worth having on a car?
Your car will already have laminated glass in the windscreen. But now it’s being used increasingly in the side windows. Is this a feature that’s worth looking out for? We…
When I don’t drive a car for some time, should I worry about tyre flat spots?
Tyres are supple. This is so that they provide some cushioning to the car’s ride and it helps them grip the road. But doesn’t that mean that when you leave…
Do I need special car insurance to be a delivery driver?
Like the person who asks the question, a lot of people have been furloughed or lost their jobs. And with more of us than ever relying on online ordering, openings…
I’m thinking of buying a used electric car. What should I look out for?
Electric vehicles are gradually gaining acceptance among the car-buying public. And with increasing numbers of new versions on sale, there are ever-more used models available. But buying an electric car…