I’ve just suffered a puncture in a new tyre. Is car tyre repair legal?
Getting punctures is an irritating fact of motoring life. But car tyre repair is entirely legal – as long as the puncture is in specific places on the tyre. And…
How do I know if my car has problems with ABS brakes?
ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It’s been fitted to all new cars since 2004. The aim of it is to help drivers to maintain control when they’re braking heavily.…
Does a windscreen chip repair stop you needing a new windscreen?
You’ve got a chip in your screen. But is a windscreen chip repair legal? And will one do away with the need for you to get a replacement windscreen? Read…
I’m going to France. Do I need a Crit’Air car windscreen sticker?
The Crit’Air scheme has been designed to reduce pollution in city centres around France. The idea is that all motors should have a car windscreen sticker (the French call them…
How dangerous really is using a mobile phone at the wheel?
Not so long ago, the law was changed to increase the punishment for driving with a hand-held mobile phone. Now there’s a lot of noise being made about the government…
What should I do if the police stop my car?
Being stopped by the police is a by-product of life as a driver. Some people may never have been pulled over, others will have been stopped multiple times. How you…
I’m thinking of buying part-worn tyres for my car. How risky is that?
Part-worn are essentially used tyres. They’re cheap because they’ve already covered some miles. Of course, we all know new tyres can be expensive. But if you’re judging tyres on cost…
Mechanical: I’m thinking of buying a hybrid car. Will I need to plug it in?
Slightly confusingly, there’s more than one type of hybrid car. There’s the standard hybrid, the mild hybrid and the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). To further confuse matters, some models…
I’m thinking of buying a dash cam. Which is the best?
Dash cams are the must-have motoring accessory of the moment. Leading vehicle insurers accept dash cam footage in the event of claims. Some cover providers even offer drivers discounts if…
How do I go about buying the right car breakdown cover?
One of the big downsides of car ownership is that they break down. If they do and you don’t have breakdown cover, you could be in for an expensive time.…