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charge an electric car
Featured posts, Motoring admin

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

The EVHS is the Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme (EVHS). It was put in place to encourage drivers to buy electric cars by reducing the cost of having a home charging…

By James Foxall22nd December 202110th February 2022
airbags didn't go off
Featured posts, Mechanical

My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?

Airbags are one of the great inventions of modern motoring. They live concealed in your car until they’re needed. Then they deploy in milliseconds to potentially reduce injuries and possibly…

By James Foxall25th November 202110th February 2022
used tyres
Featured posts, Tyres

Used tyres are loads cheaper than new. Will they really save me money?

Our reader needs a pair of replacement tyres to get their car through the MOT. They’re considering part-worn or used tyres to save themselves a few quid. We’ve already looked…

By James Foxall9th November 202110th February 2022
space saver size
Featured posts, Tyres

How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?

Space saver spare wheels are skinny wheel/tyre combinations that go in the boot. You fit them when you have a puncture. Some cars come with them when you buy them…

By James Foxall16th September 202114th April 2022
125cc bike on a motorway
Featured posts, Motoring admin

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?

The Highway Code does say that L drivers are allowed on dual carriageways and motorways. But there are very specific circumstances, and signs when you’re about to join a motorway…

By James Foxall14th September 202114th April 2022
e10 petrol
Featured posts, Mechanical

Will my car work with the new E10 petrol coming this September?

This September the fuel that UK forecourts sell will change. New E10 petrol will replace the current E5 fuel. However, motoring associations are warning that up to 600,000 cars currently…

By James Foxall29th June 202122nd October 2021

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charge an electric car

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

December 22, 2021

airbags didn't go off

My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?

November 25, 2021

used tyres

Used tyres are loads cheaper than new. Will they really save me money?

November 9, 2021

space saver size

How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?

September 16, 2021

125cc bike on a motorway

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?

September 14, 2021

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