Category Archives: Driving tips
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
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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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Are you downsizing your car? Try Auto Trader Car Finder
With the credit crunch biting and stock markets falling, the cost of motoring is high. Downsizing your car is one way of cutting costs – and Auto Trader Car Finder can help find the right car for you. Are you … Continue reading
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How much will it cost to tax your car?
The price of car tax is set to change from April 2010, depending on how much CO2 your vehicle emits. Our 2010 car tax guide lists all the new bands, prices and CO2 emissions. How much will it cost to … Continue reading
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Does your car run on LPG?
With petrol and diesel prices rising, motorists are looking for more ways to save money on fuel. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – or Autogas – is an alternative fuel which costs about half the price of petrol and has lower … Continue reading
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How do you save money on your motoring?
Auto Trader is helping you fight the credit crunch with its daily digest of money-saving tips. But what things do YOU do to save money on your motoring?
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Tyre facts you need to know
What’s the most important part of your car? Give yourself a pat on the back if your answer was ‘tyres’. They are the only part of your car in contact with the road, so it doesn’t matter if you own … Continue reading
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Clocks go forward on Sunday: Why not use the time to fix your car?
More than one million motorists could be risking a fine or accident for having defective lights, dangerous brakes or worn tyres. As the clocks go forward on Sunday, why not use the extra time to give your car a good … Continue reading
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