Tips & advice
How to sell your car without an MOT
How to sell your car without an MOT
Don’t fret if your car has failed its MOT; we show you how to sell it avoiding the pitfalls.
17 Apr 2024
How to SORN your car with the DVLA and avoid hefty fines
How to SORN your car with the DVLA and avoid hefty fines
Taking your car off the road? You’ll need to abide by the 'SORN’ laws. Our guide explains all
11 Apr 2024
How to scrap a car easily and for the best price
How to scrap a car easily and for the best price
How do you scrap or recycle your car in the UK, what prices can you expect from the scrap yard and what should you tell the DVLA? Our handy guide reve…
10 Apr 2024
Carwow Sell My Car: How it works and how to get the best price
Carwow Sell My Car: How it works and how to get the best price
Carwow is probably best known as a place to buy cars but it can sell your car, too. Here’s how Carwow Sell My Car works…
10 Apr 2024
Car tax 2024: how does UK VED road tax work and how much will it cost you?
Car tax 2024: how does UK VED road tax work and how much will it cost you?
Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay to tax your next car in the 2024/25 financial year
9 Apr 2024
Electric car charging in the UK
Electric car charging in the UK
Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
9 Apr 2024
How to write a killer car advert for a quick sale and a high price
How to write a killer car advert for a quick sale and a high price
A great ad can net you an equally great price for your car if you do it right
9 Apr 2024
Transferring a private number plate: a guide moving registration plates from car to car online
Transferring a private number plate: a guide moving registration plates from car to car online
Need to know how to transfer a private number plate between vehicles? Our step-by-step guide breaks it down
9 Apr 2024
Are you due a car tax refund?
Are you due a car tax refund?
If you're selling your car, you might be due a refund on your unused VED car tax. We guide you through the rules around getting a refund on your car t…
8 Apr 2024
Selling a car with outstanding finance is easier than you think…
Selling a car with outstanding finance is easier than you think…
We look at whether you can sell a car with outstanding finance and things you should consider beforehand
5 Apr 2024
How to buy or sell a car at auction and get a great price
How to buy or sell a car at auction and get a great price
Buying or selling a car at auction can be both a fun and daunting experience. Our car auction guide should make it more of the former and less of the …
4 Apr 2024
A car’s registered keeper and owner isn’t always the same person, here’s why…
A car’s registered keeper and owner isn’t always the same person, here’s why…
The registered keeper and owner of a car don’t have to be the same person and each has different responsibilities
4 Apr 2024
What is a V5C? Vehicle log book rules for car buyers and sellers
What is a V5C? Vehicle log book rules for car buyers and sellers
We explain the V5C log book and the rules around it, whether you're selling or buying a car
3 Apr 2024
How to check a car’s MoT history online in 4 easy steps
How to check a car’s MoT history online in 4 easy steps
A car’s MoT history can give insight into how well it’s been looked after, and finding this information is easy.
3 Apr 2024
Why your car’s service history really matters
Why your car’s service history really matters
A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know
3 Apr 2024
Car tax bands: 2024/2025 VED bands explained
Car tax bands: 2024/2025 VED bands explained
Our guide to the VED road tax bands for cars first registered from 1 April 2017 onwards
2 Apr 2024
Bad credit van finance: how to buy a van if you have a poor credit rating
Bad credit van finance: how to buy a van if you have a poor credit rating
What is bad credit van finance and should you consider it?
19 Mar 2024
How to sell your car: your car selling options explained
How to sell your car: your car selling options explained
Need to sell your car? We look at the various options open to you from part-exchange to private sales, auctions and online car buying services
14 Mar 2024
What is middle-lane hogging?
What is middle-lane hogging?
If the surveys are to be believed, almost nothing annoys motorists like middle-lane hogging. Here’s the lowdown on what it is and why you really shoul…
9 Mar 2024
What is heel and toe? Rev-matching gear shifts explained
What is heel and toe? Rev-matching gear shifts explained
Find out what the term ‘heel and toe’ means and how to use it to make changing gear smoother in a manual car
1 Mar 2024
Latest live M25 traffic news
Latest live M25 traffic news
Live M25 traffic reports, plus the latest news on M25 accidents, delays and congestion
1 Mar 2024
Should you buy a white car?
Should you buy a white car?
Is white the right colour for your next car? Here’s what to consider when picking your paint options
28 Feb 2024
Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated
Car depreciation explained: future residual values and how they’re calculated
What is car depreciation, how does it work and what can you do to minimise it on your car? We reveal all in our guide…
21 Feb 2024
Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained
Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained
The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles
19 Feb 2024
Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained
Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained
A new write-off category system was introduced in 2017, but plenty of Cat C and Cat D cars are still on the used market. We explain what these categor…
9 Feb 2024
What's the best engine oil for my car?
What's the best engine oil for my car?
Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car
8 Feb 2024
Motorway driving lessons: what to expect
Motorway driving lessons: what to expect
The thought of driving on a motorway can be intimidating for a learner driver but our guide will help boost your knowledge and confidence.
1 Feb 2024
Pass Plus scheme: pros, cons, cost and insurance discounts
Pass Plus scheme: pros, cons, cost and insurance discounts
Extra driver training is always welcome, but do insurance discounts make the Pass Plus prices worth paying?
1 Feb 2024
Can you lease a used car? second-hand car leasing deals guide
Can you lease a used car? second-hand car leasing deals guide
When we think of leasing, we tend to think of new cars, but leasing a used car is an option worth looking at
30 Jan 2024
Manual vs automatic gearboxes - which should you choose?
Manual vs automatic gearboxes - which should you choose?
The pros and cons of changing gears yourself, or letting the car do it for you
30 Jan 2024
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine
Our Dartford Crossing guide explains when and how to pay the Dart Charge, how much it costs and how to appeal a fine
26 Jan 2024
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
The ULEZ has now expanded to cover all London boroughs. Here are the facts about the charge, the zone map and the cars affected
26 Jan 2024
What is Torque? The mystery explained
What is Torque? The mystery explained
Engine torque figures are commonly compared, but what is torque and why is it important in our cars?
24 Jan 2024
What is antifreeze? And how to check your engine coolant level
What is antifreeze? And how to check your engine coolant level
We explain how antifreeze keeps your car's engine from overheating, and why you should regularly check your levels
23 Jan 2024
What is ESP, and ESC on a car?
What is ESP, and ESC on a car?
Since 2014, every new car in Europe has been fitted with Electronic Stability Control – but what is ESC, and what is ESP for that matter?
23 Jan 2024
Car underseal rust protection: what is it and is it worth getting for your car?
Car underseal rust protection: what is it and is it worth getting for your car?
Here are our top tips and things to consider when it comes to protecting your car from rust with a car underseal
19 Jan 2024