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Driving tips: How to drive in high winds

How to drive in high winds

It may be a dream front page for some of our tabloid newspaper friends but high winds are no cause for celebration if you're out on the road. Changes...
Published 20 October 2014
How to buy a used car safely

How can you be sure to buy a used car safely?

At driving.co.uk we want to make your search for the perfect used car as easy and enjoyable as possible. Follow our simple guidelines to stay out...
Published 30 May 2014
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What should I look out for on a test drive?

Finding a decent used car is as much about common sense as mechanical knowledge. Trust your instincts: does it ‒ or its seller ‒ seem dodgy?
Published 02 April 2014
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Should I buy a diesel or petrol car?

Diesels are increasingly popular - but are they really cheaper?
Published 02 April 2014
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What's the best way to pay for my car?

Walking into a showroom and pulling out a wad of fifties isn’t always a feasible – or safe – way to buy a car. Here are the more sensible payment...
Published 02 April 2014
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How can I get the best insurance deal?

Motor insurance is a complex business but follow our guide and not only will you buy right, you’ll save money, too.
Published 02 April 2014
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What is a "logbook" and how do you use it to buy or...

The crucial document is the V5C registration certificate, often called a logbook even though it is just a piece of paper.
Published 02 April 2014
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What is road tax (VED) and how much does it cost?

The road fund licence for vehicles registered since March 1, 2001, comprises stepped tax bands based on carbon dioxide emissions.
Published 02 April 2014
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Dealer, supermarket or private: from whom should I...

There are almost as many places to buy cars as there are cars to buy. We highlight the most common and take you through their pros and cons.
Published 02 April 2014
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Should I buy a new or used car?

Deciding whether to buy new or used is probably the first decision you will need to make when it comes to buying a car.
Published 02 April 2014
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How safe is my car?

Car safety has come on in leaps and bounds since the days of wooden steering wheels, bench seating and lap belts.
Published 02 April 2014
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How can I import an American car, or buy one in the...

In the early part of the year, people in the UK get a little itch. It starts in January with the Detroit motor show...
Published 01 April 2014