What is the micro hybrid that car makers keep going on about?
Many car makers are now using what’s known as micro hybrid technology. But what is it? And does it differ from the other kinds of hybrid technology? We reveal all.…
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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…
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 an electric car. How viable are they for everyday use?
Increasing numbers of buyers are turning to electric cars so it’s hardly surprising you’re thinking about joining them. The government has demanded all new cars sold from 2040 are electric.…
Can I jet wash my engine to clean it?
Cars are mechanical marvels. They’re sufficiently strong to withstand daily abuse, yet they’re clever enough to tell us the best way to get to places and in some cases how…