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driving in snow
Driving

The weather’s turning bad. What do I need to know about driving in snow?

The first thing to remember about driving in snow is things can happen that we aren’t used to in the UK. First and probably most importantly, your car will be…

By James Foxall8th March 202316th March 2023
regenerative braking
Mechanical

I’m looking at electric cars and dealers talk about them having regenerative braking. What is this and is it any good?

Car makers fit regenerative braking to all new electric and plug-in hybrid cars. It’s a good thing because it essentially enables us to get something for nothing while we’re driving…

By James Foxall8th February 202230th March 2022
charge an electric car
Motoring admin

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

The EVHS is the Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme (EVHS). It was put in place to encourage drivers to buy electric cars by reducing the cost of having a home charging…

By James Foxall22nd December 202117th November 2022
electric hybrid or petrol
Buying + selling

I drive a 60-mile round trip to work 4-5 times a week. Would electric, hybrid or petrol be better?

Our reader is struggling to justify electric because they are so much more expensive to buy than petrol cars. We explore the options open to them from electric, hybrid or…

By James Foxall24th August 202118th October 2021
electric car charging cables
Driving

I’ve heard of electric car charging cables being stolen. How vulnerable are they?

There has been an increase in the number of stories around electric car charging cables being stolen. The AA even says it could be the next car crime wave to…

By James Foxall13th July 202116th September 2021
nissan leaf
Car reviews

I’m considering buying an electric car for £10,000 and was wondering about a Nissan Leaf. What will I get?

The Nissan Leaf is the UK’s best-selling electric car and was the world’s until 2020 when the Tesla 3 overtook it. Even so, it still represents the most affordable way…

By James Foxall24th June 20218th July 2021
electric car charging points
Driving

I’m thinking of buying an electric car. Are there enough charging points?

Charging for electric cars is one of the big question marks for potential owners. After all, you wouldn’t buy a petrol or diesel car if there were doubts over how…

By James Foxall10th June 202123rd June 2021
electric car grant
Motoring admin

What will the cuts to the electric car grant mean for buyers and car sales?

The government has revealed that it’s cutting the electric car grant. The Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) was worth £3,000 off any plug-in full electric vehicle. However, changes to the grant…

By James Foxall15th April 202111th May 2021
electric cars cheaper to service
Maintenance

Are electric cars cheaper to service than petrol or diesel models?

Electric cars might be technically more complex than models with an internal combustion engine but they actually require less servicing. This is because electric motors have far fewer moving parts.…

By James Foxall4th March 202110th September 2021
Mechanical

I’m trying to decide between different cars, one uses horsepower, the other kilowatts. What’s the difference?

To judge how fast a car will be and how effortless it feels when you accelerate, you need to know the engine or electric motor’s power output. We measure this…

By James Foxall18th February 20214th March 2021

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