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How to buy a used van at an auction - our top tips

Top tips to help you grab a bargain when buying a used van at an auction

What Car? team, Mon Nov 18 2019

What Car?'s top reader stories of 2019

We answer thousands of reader questions each year, providing advice and helping owners of faulty car..

Claire Evans, Fri Dec 13 2019

Should I buy an SUV or an estate?

A reader needs to replace his estate car, but is struggling to find an SUV that fits all his require..

Claire Evans, Fri Nov 22 2019

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

Insurance experts say electric cars can attract higher premiums – but they are coming down

Jim Holder, Fri Oct 12 2018

How long do electric car batteries last for?

Keeping your electric car's battery in top condition could prolong its life; here's everything you n..

Darren Moss, Tue Oct 23 2018

What is a hydrogen fuel cell car?

Hydrogen fuel cell cars are hailed by some as the future of motoring. We've taken a closer look at h..

Jim Holder, Fri Oct 12 2018

Why can’t I get better range from my electric car?

Jaguar I-Pace owner asks why he can't get close to the official or real-world range for his car

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 30 2019

My car was damaged in a hotel car park - who is liable?

A reader says his car was scratched and had paint chipped off while it was left in a hotel car park..

Claire Evans, Tue Oct 22 2019

How many different types of van are there?

From tippers to transporters, and from low-entry models to Luton specials, this is our guide to the..

What Car? team, Mon Sep 30 2019

Is it best to hire, lease or buy a van?

How you pay for your van depends on your personal circumstances. Follow our guide to understand what..

What Car? team, Thu Oct 03 2019

Should a high-mileage driver buy an electric car?

A reader wants to buy a BMW i3 but is worried his annual commute of 25,000 miles will kill its batte..

Claire Evans, Thu Sep 05 2019

Do you need a tachograph to drive a van?

Tachographs can be analogue or digital, and record information about your journey. Not all commercia..

What Car? team, Mon Sep 30 2019

Which will lose less value: BMW M135i or Porsche Cayman S?

A reader is looking to buy a performance car but wants to keep depreciation to a minimum

Claire Evans, Wed Aug 21 2019

Will my automatic Audi A3 suffer gearbox problems?

A reader has the opportunity to buy her company car but is concerned that its dual-clutch automatic..

Claire Evans, Thu Aug 15 2019

Keyless car crime – what are car manufacturers doing to prevent it?

Cars with keyless entry systems can be stolen far more quickly and easily than those with convention..

Claire Evans, Tue Aug 06 2019

Why don’t your reviews include information on NOx emissions?

A reader is concerned about the NOx emissions of diesel cars and asks why we don't include this info..

Claire Evans, Fri Aug 02 2019

What’s included in a car’s list price?

A reader wants to buy a Volkswagen Golf R but is worried that it will attract the premium rate of ro..

Claire Evans, Thu Aug 01 2019

How much will it cost to take my car to France?

A reader is considering buying a nearly new car and taking it with him when he moves to France, but..

Chris Daniels, Wed Jul 31 2019

Which suspension is best on a used Audi A3?

Reader wants to buy a secondhand Audi A3 but is confused by the different suspension options. Which..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 25 2019

Why do electric cars have longer braking distances?

A reader is thinking of buying an electric car and wonders why they seem to have lengthy stopping di..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 22 2019

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