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What should my daughter do if she has a car breakdown?

No matter how prepared we are, breakdowns can happen any time, anywhere. The most important thing to remember is the side of a carriageway is a dangerous place to be.…

By James Foxall21st May 20196th July 2020
Buying + selling

What’s the best way to negotiate new car prices?

You’re right to ask the question. Money Advice Service research shows that nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of those who tried to negotiate when buying a car were successful…

By James Foxall16th May 20196th July 2020
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Motoring admin

I want to cut my car tax bill. What’s the best way to do this?

The good news is it’s relatively simple to get cheaper car tax. But no matter whether you call it road tax, Vehicle Excise Duty or VED, the bad news is…

By James Foxall14th May 20196th July 2020
Tyres

I need new tyres for my car. Are all season tyres worth going for?

It’s a dilemma in the UK. Our climate is usually so… boring that normal summer tyres will do the trick all year. Except when they don’t. There will be occasions…

By James Foxall9th May 20196th July 2020
stolen car
Driving

Is the stolen car problem as serious as everyone is making out?

Britain used to be called the stolen car capital of Europe. That was during the early 90s when scrotes used to nick hot hatches to ‘joyride’ in. We are a…

By James Foxall6th May 20196th July 2020
driving instructors
Driving

My daughter wants to learn to drive. How do I choose driving instructors?

The Driving Instructors’ Association claims the best learner drivers are those that study with a qualified instructor but have support from their parents. Here’s how you should go about finding…

By James Foxall2nd May 20196th July 2020
car paint protection
Buying + selling

I’ve been offered car paint protection as an option with my new car. Do I need it?

When you buy a car from a dealer, they’ll try to sell you a variety of extra products. Paint protection is one of these. Here we explain what it is,…

By James Foxall30th April 20196th July 2020
car finance
Motoring admin

Can I get out of a car finance deal early?

The downside of buying a motor on car finance is it can tie you in for three to four years, during which time life can change. You might lose your…

By James Foxall25th April 20196th July 2020
electric car charging
Opinion

Electric car charging points are the real challenge

Barely a week goes by now without the launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) like the Mercedes EQC (above). This would be great for the environment – assuming they…

By James Foxall23rd April 20196th July 2020
protected no claims discount
Motoring admin

I pay for protected no claims discount but my friend says the cost of cover will still go up if I claim. Are they right?

Many drivers think that by paying extra to protect their no claims discount (sometimes called no claims bonus) they are guaranteeing cheap insurance. Sadly that’s not the case and here’s…

By James Foxall18th April 20196th July 2020

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