How much do EV charging times differ and how long does EV charging take?
It’s a very valid question and one that confuses a lot of people. That’s because there are many variables. Unlike filling a car with petrol or diesel, it doesn’t just…
I want to change how I commute to work. Why are electric scooters illegal and will this change?
Our reader currently has a short commute because public transport doesn’t serve his workplace. Rather than drive he would like to ride an electric scooter for the journey, except he’s…
My daughter rear ended another car at about 60mph on a motorway but her airbag didn’t go off. Should we be concerned?
We’ve had a few questions about airbags not going off. It’s worth repeating that airbags aren’t designed to inflate in every type of crash. How do airbags go off? Airbags…
Is the ULEZ car scrappage scheme worth it?
Transport for London (TfL) is introducing a scrappage scheme that offers £2,000 if people take older polluting vehicles off the road. We’ve spoken to some experts who think this might…
I’m currently researching new cars. What’s the difference between mild and micro hybrid?
There are many relatively recent terms that describe the different types of electrification applied to cars. Two of the more confusing are mild hybrid and micro hybrid. What is hybrid?…
Is it true that some de icers are bad for cars’ paintwork?
It’s that time of year when you can either scrape the ice off your car’s windows or spray a de icer on to melt it off. But it’s true that…
If it gets cold again, what’s the best way of driving in snow without snow tyres?
The weather’s getting colder and when temperatures fall below 7 degrees C, that’s when winter or snow tyres come into their own. But what if you don’t have winter tyres?…
What is car screenwash made of and can I make my own to save money?
We’ve seen various hacks with people suggesting you can make your own car screenwash to keep your windscreen clean and save money. Here we look at whether that makes sense…
There are flood warnings at the bottom of my road. How should you drive on flooded roads?
In the UK it seems to have been raining for months on end. The result is that water is saturating ground and rather than soaking in, rain runs off and…
How to buy a space saver spare wheel: the complete guide
Hardly any new cars come with a full-size spare wheel these days. Owners will either find an inflation kit or a space saver spare wheel in the boot. As we…