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Our 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 problems

DVLA scams are rife: how to spot them and avoid them

Thousands of motorists are targeted each year by fake emails and text messages that promise vehicle..

Claire Evans, Fri Feb 21 2020

Driving licence renewal - can you still drive if you don't have a current licence?

If you’ve applied for a new driving licence and your current one runs out before it arrives, are you..

Claire Evans, Mon Jun 07 2021

Crash for cash - how to protect yourself against insurance fraud

As Birmingham is named the worst UK area for 'crash for cash', we take a closer look at the scams th..

Darren Moss, Fri Jan 22 2016

Is cash better than car finance?

Even if you’re lucky enough to have the cash to splash out on a new motor, you might be better off b..

Claire Evans, Tue Apr 20 2021

Is a bank loan better than dealer car finance?

A bank loan is a popular way of funding a car, but does it trump car manufacturer and dealer finance..

What Car? team, Mon Feb 04 2019

How to care for your car

Car servicing is a major expense - but you can slash the costs if you keep an eye on wear and tear y..

What Car? team, Fri Nov 20 2015

Personal contract purchase (PCP) explained - Car Finance Guide

There are lots of different ways of buying a new or used car. Here, we look at the pros and cons of..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 04 2019

Six tips to help car and van drivers avoid back pain

Long hours behind the wheel can leave drivers with crippling back pain. Here’s how you can ease the..

What Car? team, Wed Aug 05 2020

Can I get my car serviced during the third coronavirus lockdown?

If your car is due for a service during the latest coronavirus lockdown, will you still be able to g..

Claire Evans, Fri Mar 20 2020

Car technology of the future

We look at some of the technology that will shape the cars of the near future as well as the roads o..

Claire Evans, Thu Oct 03 2019

Should I be worried about my car not having a service book?

Should owners worry if a car's service history is only recorded on an online database, and how will..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 30 2020

Which pure electric vehicles can tow and take a roof rack?

A reader wants an electric car, but wonders if there are any that she can use to can tow a bike trai..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 24 2020

Will electric vehicles suffer serious loss of range in the winter?

The ban on new petrol and diesel cars gives a reader cause for concern about electric vehicle range..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 23 2020

Is an electric van the right choice for you?

Would an electric van suit your business needs? Here's what you need to weigh up before you buy

What Car? team, Wed Aug 12 2020

What if a car I sold privately goes wrong?

A reader asks if he's liable for a fault his second-hand car developed just after he sold it to a pr..

Claire Evans, Tue Oct 01 2019

Is buying a high-mileage electric car a safe bet?

A reader's budget only stretches to a high-mileage secondhand electric car. Should she be worried ab..

Claire Evans, Fri Sep 25 2020

It it right for dealer to keep a used car's registration document for months?

A reader is being told that he can buy a car but can't have its logbook for months. Is this acceptab..

Claire Evans, Fri Sep 18 2020

Should I buy a car without a V5 logbook?

A reader asks if it is legal to buy a second-hand car from someone who has lost the logbook

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 14 2020

Who should pay for damage to my car while in a car park?

A reader’s car was dented and scratched while left in a car park overnight. Shouldn’t the parking co..

Claire Evans, Tue Sep 08 2020

Why has my car been given lots of MOT advisory notices?

After two years of clean MOT passes, a reader's Mazda MX-5 has been given 10 advisory notices by a g..

Claire Evans, Thu Sep 03 2020

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