Category Archives: Advice
Do you drive a tax-free car?
With a road tax increase around the corner, driving a tax-free car could save you between £35 and £950 per year. There’s a growing range of band A vehicles which don’t incur tax, from the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion to the … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, car, Car tax, Cars, credit crunch, Downsizing, Fiesta, Ford, iQ, Lightning, Polo, Seat, Smart, Tesla Roadster, Toyota, Volkswagon
Are you buying a car in January?
January will see a bundle of hot new superminis unleashed onto UK roads – including the Alfa Romeo Mito, Ford Ka and Fiat 500 Abarth. With plenty of car deals, low petrol prices and postponed tax increases, 2009 is a … Continue reading
What’s the smallest car you can fit a Christmas tree in?
We took on the challenge of squeezing a seven foot Christmas tree into a Mini Clubman. We tried sliding the tree through the sunroof, through the side windows and across the back seats – which didn’t work. This got us … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Auto Trader, car, Cars, Clubman, Driving tips, Mini
Should US car makers get a £9.4bn bailout?
The US Senate has rejected an emergency loan for the American car industry. ‘The big three’ – Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, are seeking $14bn (£9.4bn) to prevent bankruptcy. Do you think the US car industry bail-out should go ahead?
Does your car cope well in the winter?
With the temperature falling, more drivers will be waking up to find their car windows covered with frost. Winter weather can also prevent cars starting and make driving difficult. How do you look after your car in the winter? What … Continue reading
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Want us to cut YOUR car costs?
With monthly petrol bills over £100 a month, heavy depreciation and a tax increase on its way, there’s never been a better time to cut your motoring costs. We ran a series of features called ‘troubleshoot your commute’ where we … Continue reading
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