Do I ever need to check my car’s coolant?
A couple of decades ago, it wasn’t unusual to see cars parked by the side of the road with steam pouring from beneath the bonnet. By and large that doesn’t…
How do I get better fuel economy from my car?
Fuel is one cost of driving that it’s impossible to escape from. To save money, it makes sense to get the best possible economy out of your car. This is…
I want a car with some offroad ability. Is the Audi allroad any good?
If you like regular estate cars but need more offroad capability than many offer and don’t want to go down the SUV route, the Audi A6 allroad is well worth…
How much do we pay in fuel tax on petrol and diesel?
A large chunk of what UK drivers pay for fuel goes directly to the government. Without this fuel tax, petrol and diesel would be quite cheap. Official UK figures show…
What is the best diagnostic tool for my car?
No modern motoring enthusiast’s garage is complete without a diagnostic tool. But there are a lot out there. Here we look at what the best ones are and explain what…
My tyres have cracks on them. How do I tell tyre age?
If you look at the side of your tyre, there’s all sorts of writing on it. This is all important for a variety of mainly safety-related reasons. As well as…
How do I store a car and ensure it stays in good condition if I’ve stopped commuting?
For millions of people, commuting to work has stopped again because of the fresh coronavirus restrictions. And that means owners have to work out how to store a car. For…
Buying and selling: What will be the Brexit impact on the price of cars?
If there is ‘no deal’ between the EU and UK, the Brexit impact on car prices will be significant. The UK motor industry, through trade body the Society of Motor…
What does it mean when car security is Thatcham approved?
We take fairly robust car security for granted these days and much of that is down to Thatcham Research. It is an organisation that tests and rates car security devices.…
I want a large saloon. Does the VW Passat make a good used buy?
With the number of SUVs on the road, it’s easy to forget about the traditional saloon or estate car. But if you do, you’ll be missing a trick. Large family…