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mazda mx-5
Buying + selling, Car reviews, Driving

I want to replace my Mazda MX-5 with a car that’s just as fun to drive. Which is best?

There was a list of cars to replace the Mazda MX-5 accompanying this question. All were used and included the Subaru WRX STI, Porsche Panamera, Volkswagen Golf GTI, BMW M3…

By James Foxall28th January 20209th July 2020
test driving cars
Buying + selling, Driving

What do I need to look for when test driving cars?

Test driving cars is a vital part of the car buying process. It gives you the chance to see what the car feels like on the road. And you can…

By James Foxall9th January 20206th July 2020
used cars
Buying + selling

How should I go about buying used cars?

Replacing your old motor with a different one is exciting. So much so that it’s easy to forget the basics with used cars. If you follow our tips below, you…

By James Foxall1st January 20206th July 2020
car insurance groups
Motoring admin

What do car insurance groups mean? Mine is in 4E, is that good?

The car industry has a system of rating cars for insurance purposes. This is so we as owners know how much one car is likely to cost to insure compared…

By James Foxall10th December 20196th July 2020
young driver insurance
Buying + selling

Thinking about how expensive young driver insurance is, what’s the best car for my daughter?

The astronomical cost of young driver insurance has a somewhat limiting effect on the kind of car you might choose. Obviously you want something that is going to be safe…

By James Foxall6th December 20196th July 2020
claim from insurance
Motoring admin

I had a low speed car crash. Should I claim from insurance or pay in cash?

Most car crashes happen at very low speed. Rather than mangled metal and insurers sucking their teeth and talking about write offs, they result in nothing more than dented panels,…

By James Foxall19th September 20196th July 2020
gap insurance quotes
Motoring admin

I’ve had a GAP insurance quote from a car dealer. Do I really need GAP insurance?

GAP insurance – it stands for Guaranteed Asset Protection – has become increasingly popular with increasing numbers of cars bought on finance. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Depending on…

By James Foxall4th June 20196th July 2020
flood damaged cars
Buying + selling

How do I know if I’m looking at flood damaged cars?

The risk of buying flood damaged cars in the UK is minimal ‑ so far in 2019. But in other parts of the world it’s a very real danger. And…

By James Foxall9th April 20196th July 2020
dog car seats
Driving

Do I need to get special dog car seats for my pets?

Back in the day you’d let your dog climb into the car, sit where it wanted and off you went. Now it’s not so straightforward. Dog car seats are one…

By James Foxall21st February 20196th July 2020
Cheaper car insurance
Motoring admin

I want cheaper car insurance. How do I cut the cost of cover?

Motor insurance is one of the necessary evils of driving a car. According to experts in car running costs it makes up between 15 and 20 per cent of the…

By James Foxall14th February 20196th July 2020

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