Car firms talk about kWh and kW with electric cars. What’s the difference?
The world of electric cars is introducing a whole new dictionary of terms to motoring. Included are kilowatt hours (kWh) and kilowatts (kW). But what do these mean and how…
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Will petrol car values crash when the ban on selling them new comes in?
The government wants to ban the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2032. Not unnaturally a lot of people are worried about what that will do to…
Some car finance deals on new models look too good to be true. What’s the catch?
As with any finance, you must pay attention to the detail of car finance deals before you sign on the dotted line. Otherwise, you could be tied into something that…
Should I buy a brand new car or more upmarket used model?
There are benefits to buying both kinds of car. Here we look at the pros and cons of each and come to a conclusion that just might tickle your fancy.…
How affordable are used electric cars?
Auto Trader is reporting a spike in searches for used electric cars. But drivers who want to switch to electric motoring still only have a very limited choice. And anyone…
From a car tax perspective, is it worthwhile buying a plug-in hybrid?
Whether plug-in hybrids are still viable in the new tax system really depends on how old the car you’re thinking of buying is. Until 2017, cars were/are taxed according to…
I want to replace my Mazda MX-5 with a car that’s just as fun to drive. Which is best?
There was a list of cars to replace the Mazda MX-5 accompanying this question. All were used and included the Subaru WRX STI, Porsche Panamera, Volkswagen Golf GTI, BMW M3…
If it’s true pre-registered cars can be really cheap, what’s the catch?
Pre-registered cars are a great way to buy a virtually new car for less money. But before you go down that route, it’s sensible to know exactly what you’re getting…
What do I need to look for when test driving cars?
Test driving cars is a vital part of the car buying process. It gives you the chance to see what the car feels like on the road. And you can…
How should I go about buying used cars?
Replacing your old motor with a different one is exciting. So much so that it’s easy to forget the basics with used cars. If you follow our tips below, you…