Category: Guides
Travelling with a dog in the car: how to choose a restraint that works
The Highway Code says dogs and other animals must be suitably restrained in a vehicle. Here is how to choose between a harness, carrier, cage and guard, and set it up safely.
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Used Honda Civic: the family hatch to buy if you value space more than badge
The 2012 to 2017 Honda Civic is a roomy, sensible used family hatchback. This UK buying guide covers the engines worth seeking out, the checks to make and the paperwork that matters before you buy.
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Parked up for weeks? Get your car road-ready in this order
A practical UK checklist for bringing a car back into use after several weeks parked up, from insurance and tax to tyres, brakes and the first drive.
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AGM or EFB? The battery label you cannot afford to ignore on a start-stop car
Replacing a start-stop car battery is not just a case of matching the terminals. Here is how UK drivers can check AGM, EFB, fitment and battery registration before buying.
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Can an electric car tow a caravan? Start with the plate, not the brochure range
Many electric cars can tow, but only if the exact model is approved for it. Check the vehicle plate, trailer weight, licence and charging plan before booking a hitch.
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White powder on a car battery terminal: clean it safely, then find the cause
White or blue-green powder around a 12V battery terminal is usually corrosion. Here is how UK drivers can deal with it safely, when not to DIY, and why repeated corrosion needs a proper diagnosis.
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Looking at a used Ford Fiesta? Start with these five questions, not the colour or trim
The Ford Fiesta can still be a smart used buy, but a cheap example needs more than a quick look around the bodywork. These five checks help UK buyers narrow the search before they commit.
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Street, drive or garage? Answer the overnight-parking question on car insurance properly
Where your car is normally kept overnight can be part of a UK car-insurance quote. Here is how to answer the question accurately, why there is no universally cheapest option, and what to do if your routine changes.
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Should you buy a used Kia Ceed? The practical checks to make first
A UK used-car guide to choosing a Kia Ceed, from picking a sensible engine to checking its history, warranty and condition before you commit.
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An abandoned car outside your home: the UK reporting steps that actually help
A car that has not moved can be annoying, but it is not automatically abandoned. Here is how to recognise the signs, report it properly and avoid taking matters into your own hands.
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Lease car tyre damage: what counts as fair wear, and when you may be charged
A UK guide to lease-car tyre damage, fair wear and tear, roadworthiness, repairs and avoiding surprise charges at hand-back.
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Used Cupra Born: the test-drive checklist that tells you more than the mileage
A practical UK guide to buying a used Cupra Born, from charging and battery evidence to tyres, software, finance and the questions to ask before paying a deposit.
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