What does it mean when companies recall cars?
It basically means there’s something wrong with your motor. Car companies recall cars when a problem – frequently safety related – comes to light. Why do recalls happen? Cars have…
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What should I do if I have a car crash?
There are some very definite dos and don’ts when you have a car crash. Usually our image of a crash is like that above, which thankfully is far more dramatic…
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…
Young driver insurance. What’s the best?
If there was a simple answer to the young driver insurance question, it would make everyone’s life a lot easier. Sadly that isn’t the case. However, there are some things…
If I buy a small model will car tax still be cheap?
The two Ford Fiestas above might look pretty identical but when it comes to car tax, they’re anything but. Until the rules changed in 2017, if you bought a small car…
If my car fails its MOT before the due date, can I still drive it?
The annual MOT test is a must-do for every driver. You don’t have to get your car serviced. But when your car reaches its third birthday you do need to…