Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway with a CBT and full car licence?
One of our most asked questions is to do with taking a 125cc bike on the motorway. Here we run through the ins and outs of what you can and…
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How do I know the best engine oil for my car?
There are so many different makes, types and grades of oil that buying a new one can be a daunting process for car owners. Here we demystify choosing an oil…
How much oil does my car need? How do I check and top up my engine oil?
The easiest way to find out how much oil a car needs for an oil change is to look in the user manual. Most regular family cars in the UK…
How much AdBlue does my car need? How do I add AdBlue and will I know when the tank’s full?
AdBlue is designed to reduce harmful exhaust emissions from diesel engines. If your car runs out of it, the engine won’t start. Here we answer how you fill your car…
What is limp home mode and how do I get my car out of it?
Limp home mode or limp mode is when a car engine appears to lose power for no apparent reason. Your car will put itself into limp home mode because it…
Is undertaking illegal in the UK?
Undertaking – where a vehicle on an inner lane passes one in an outer lane ‑ is not illegal in the UK, even if it is unwise. Is undertaking on…
How long do car tyres last? How do I make my tyres last longer?
How long car tyres last depends on a cocktail of factors. These include the make and model of tyres, how you drive on them, the kind of driving, and the…
What do I do if I’ve had my number plate stolen? I just received a speeding fine for driving on a road I’d never been on
Criminals clone cars – give them new identities – using a stolen number plate. It can result in no end of trouble for the innocent party, largely because some authorities…
What is car cloning? Someone said I need to be aware of it when buying used
Car cloning is one of the many pitfalls waiting to trip up the unwary car buyer. It is when crooks give one vehicle the identity of a second almost identical…
What cars are ULEZ compliant? How do I know if my car is allowed in the ULEZ zone?
What cars are ULEZ compliant? How do I know if my car is allowed in the ULEZ zone? The London Ultra Low Emissions Zone has expanded. It now means any…