HomeWhat Car? adviceWhat Car? adviceOur advice section has the answers to your motoring questions, whether you're buying, selling, or just looking to reduce your motoring bills. And you can even contact us for help with car-related problemsLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversWhich is the best breakdown service in 2024No one wants to face the cost and inconvenience of their car breaking down. But if it does happen, w..Claire Evans, Wed Dec 25 2024PCP or HP: should I still consider HP?The option to spread the cost of buying a car holds huge appeal for most motorists. We take a look a..Claire Evans, Tue Dec 24 2024Winter driving guide 2025: how to prepare your car for winterShort days, long nights, wet and cold weather can all make driving more hazardous. We show you how t..Stuart Milne, Mon Dec 23 2024How to check a car battery: a guide to charging and jump startingA healthy car battery is key to ensuring your car starts first time, every time. We show you how to..Stuart Milne, Fri Dec 20 2024How to check a car tyre: pressures and tread depth explainedChecking your car’s tyres is a must-do to ensure you stay safe, legal and maximise your fuel economy..Stuart Milne, Thu Dec 19 2024How to change a car headlight bulb – a step-by-step guideHeadlights, taillights and indicators are all vital to stay safe and legal – so you should regularly..Stuart Milne, Thu Dec 19 2024How to replace windscreen wipers – and check screenwashEnsuring your windscreen wipers and washer fluid is up to the job of cleaning your windscreen is an..Stuart Milne, Wed Dec 18 2024How to check your car’s antifreezeAntifreeze – also called coolant – will keep your car from freezing in the winter or boiling in the..Stuart Milne, Wed Dec 18 2024What are all-season tyres - and are they worth buying? We explain how all-season tyres differ from summer or winter tyres, and examine the pros and cons of..Claire Evans, Thu Nov 21 2024How much is car tax: VED rates explainedElectric car owners will have to pay VED from 2025, and road tax will shoot up for non-electric vehi..Claire Evans, Thu Nov 07 2024Best car seats 2024: the safest child seats for newborns and toddlers Looking to buy a new child car seat? We’ve tested and rated 22 of the latest examples to help you fi..Claire Evans, Thu Nov 07 2024Fleet and company car tax explained and BIK rates from 2024 to 2028This fleet car tax guide explains how the company car tax system works, how to work out benefit-in-k..Euan Doig, Wed Nov 06 2024The most popular car colours – and the least wantedChoosing the right colour for your car is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when buyin..Eleanor Cooper, Mon Nov 04 20242024 Autumn Budget: what it will mean for motorists We scrutinise the Government's first budget to assess the impact it will have on motorists. Will it..Claire Evans, Wed Oct 30 2024Pothole damage claim: how to get compensated and report a potholeNew research has revealed that more vehicles are being damaged by potholes than ever before. Here, w..George Hill, Fri Oct 25 2024What is a car platform – and is it the same as a car chassis?You might not realise it, but it’s likely your car shares a platform and a large number of component..George Hill, Fri Oct 18 2024What is a mild hybrid car and should you buy one?Many cars have mild-hybrid engines, but how does the tech work and how are they different to hybrids..Claire Evans, Wed Oct 16 2024What is a Cat A, Cat B, Cat S or Cat N write-off?There are four different categories for written-off cars. We explain them and consider the pros and..Claire Evans, Sun Oct 13 2024The fastest charging electric cars in the UKThese are the official maximum charging speeds in kW of all the electric cars available in the UK, r..James Tute, Tue Oct 01 2024What is an electric car heat pump and how does it work?A battery heat pump could make a big difference to your electric car’s range and efficiency. Here we..George Hill, Sat Sep 28 2024123...15page1of 15