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 driversTop 10 ways to keep your car cool this summerThere’s nothing worse than a hot and stuffy car interior on a warm day, but there are things you can..Claire Evans, Tue Jul 19 202210 ways to save fuelUnless you go electric you can't avoid the cost of putting petrol or diesel in your car's tank, but..What Car? team, Mon Apr 27 2009Car security: what to do if your car is stolenWhat should you do if you discover that your car has been stolen? There are a few simple steps you s..Claire Evans, Tue Feb 23 2016How to save money on your car insuranceFrom when to buy, to whether it's worth adding Mum to a young driver’s policy, we share our top tips..Claire Evans, Mon Sep 25 2017Rise in cars thefts fueled by parts shortagesSome regions of the UK have seen car thefts rise by 25% or more, with police saying criminals are in..Steve Huntingford, Mon Jun 06 2022Euro 1 to Euro 6: how clean is my car?All new cars must comply with European exhaust emissions standards, so what is the latest standard a..Claire Evans, Fri Nov 17 2017What is hypermiling?With fuel prices at record levels, you might have heard the term 'hypermiling'. Here's how it can he..Charlie Martin, Thu Apr 21 2022How to report a pothole and claim for pothole damageAs new research shows authorities have paid motorists more than £12 million in compensation for poth..What Car? team, Tue Mar 27 2018Drivers face new commuter taxLatest green initiative being considered by councils could see drivers charged £1000 per year for th..Ayisha Gharu, Sun Apr 03 2022How to drive in bad weather From iced-over windscreens to slippery roads, driving in bad weather poses all sorts of challenges f..Ayisha Gharu, Thu Mar 10 2022How to make an insurance claimNobody wants to have to make an insurance claim, but using this checklist will help you to get thing..Jim Holder, Thu Jan 19 2017Car insurance - what cover should you buy? Car insurance can be a big expense, so it's important to find out up front which is the best type of..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 19 2017Petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric – which is the cheapest to own?We compare hybrid and electric models with petrol and diesel ones to find out which fuel type makes..Claire Evans, Thu Oct 25 2018Electric vehicle home charging scheme changes in 2022: What do I need to know?The eligibility rules for grants to help pay for electric car home charger installation are changing..Charlie Martin, Wed Oct 13 2021Electric car maintenance: top 5 tips for ownersElectric cars may be very different to traditional petrol and diesel models, but there’s still plent..Claire Evans, Mon Oct 11 2021Taking your car abroad: tips for driving in EuropeTaking your car on holiday gives you the added freedom to get around, but you’ll need to do some pre..Claire Evans, Fri Aug 10 2018Comparison websites: are you getting a fair deal? Finding the best car insurance-related products isn’t always as simple as it should be, so read this..Claire Evans, Mon Aug 09 2021DVLA scams are rife: how to spot them and avoid themThousands of motorists are targeted each year by fake emails and text messages that promise vehicle..Claire Evans, Fri Feb 21 2020What's the most reliable car: diesel, electric, hybrid or petrol? We compare the dependability of cars with different types of engines, reveal if automatic gearboxes..Claire Evans, Mon Jun 18 2018Driving 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 2021234...7page4of 7