HomeOwning and running your carOwning and running your carAll the latest car ownership advice, direct from What Car?'s team of expertsLatestAll 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 driversUsed car owners could be £3000 out of pocket if their car is written offCar owners who make an insurance claim if their car is written off or stolen could lose as much as £..Claire Evans, Tue Dec 13 2022How to make your car last longerKeeping your current car for longer can be the most effective way of saving money on motoring costs..George Hill, Mon Dec 05 2022How to drive in winterWinter presents a different and sometimes hazardous set of driving conditions - low visibility, snow..Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017What to keep in your car during winterIt's a great idea to keep a bag of essential equipment in your car for when the temperature plummets..Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017What to do if you get stranded in winterIf the worst happens and you get stuck in your car, don't panic. Follow our simple advice and you'll..Claire Evans, Wed May 17 2017Electric car charging: the best home charging solutionsThere are lots of different options when it comes to electric car home charging systems, and choosin..Claire Evans, Fri Jul 17 2020Do electric cars make a noise? Electric cars are ultra-quiet at low speeds, so should they emit an artificial noise to warn cyclist..Claire Evans, Tue Sep 01 2020How often should you service your car?Whatever age your car is, regular servicing is the only way to make sure it stays in tip-top conditi..Claire Evans, Thu Jul 14 2016Drivers could get penalty points for not wearing seatbeltsNearly a third of those who die in road accidents aren’t wearing a seatbelt, so the Government is lo..Claire Evans, Thu Nov 03 2022Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?We've driven two electric cars and their petrol equivalents from London to Leeds to see which type o..Will Nightingale, Tue Sep 06 2022Cost of living concerns leading to drivers skimping on servicing More than half of motorists are worried about the cost of fuel, and many are cutting back on repairs..Claire Evans, Thu Oct 13 2022Petrol and diesel prices 10p higher than they should beAlthough the cost of fuel dropped by 7 pence per litre in September, it should have gone down by muc..Claire Evans, Wed Oct 05 2022E10 petrol - what is it and how could it affect you? A new blend of petrol with double the amount of bioethanol has been introduced to help reduce emissi..Claire Evans, Tue Oct 16 2018A guide to short-term car insuranceIf you don't need a full 12 months' of cover a short-term policy may be the best option. Find out mo..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 19 2017What is a petrol particulate filter and how does it work?Diesel cars have been fitted with particulate filters for years, and now petrol cars are getting the..Claire Evans, Thu Aug 15 2019What goes wrong with cars? The most common car faults revealedCar owners reveal the problems that have plagued their cars over the past year - check our lists to..Claire Evans, Thu Apr 25 2019What you need to know about driving an electric car From how it looks inside to how it performs, driving an electric car can be different to anything el..Ayisha Gharu, Fri Aug 12 2022Diesel particulate filters - everything you need to knowYour car's diesel particulate filter can be the cause of seriously hefty repair bills. We explain wh..Claire Evans, Tue May 15 2018Catalytic converter theft - why is it so common? Car owners urged to protect their vehicles as catalytic converter thefts soar, with criminals steali..Claire Evans, Thu Oct 24 2019How to find your car's service historyIf you've bought a used car that didn't come with a full service history you could increase its valu..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 16 2015123...7page3of 7