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How to take care of your car during the coronavirus lockdown

How to take care of your car during Covid lockdown

It’s nice to think that you can leave your car in the driveway for a couple of months with no adverse effects, but things aren't so simple.
Published 10 April 2020
How will coronavirus affect your car insurance?

Coronavirus is lowering car insurance premiums for

The lack of cars on the road due to Covid-19 has led to fewer insurance claims, and that could translate into cheaper premiums.
Published 09 April 2020
What do the new road tax rules mean for you?

What do the new road tax rules mean for you?

New Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rules have come into place, meaning that you might be about to save a bit, or spend a bit more, on your road tax.
Published 06 April 2020
Are the AA and RAC breakdown services working during Covid-19 lockdown?

Are the RAC and AA working during lockdown?

Breakdown services tell us how their home and roadside breakdown assistance services have been affected during Covid-19.
Published 29 March 2020
Coronavirus: carmakers are considering finance payment holidays

Can you freeze car finance during Covid-19?

Car price guide Parkers have reported that some car manufacturers are considering allowing payment holidays due to the spread of coronavirus.
Published 26 March 2020
The best and worst cars for child safety in 2019 Subaru Forester Euro NCAP crash test

The best and worst cars for child safety

Several new cars have been awarded a five Euro NCAP safety rating in 2019. But which motors are the best when it comes to child protection?
Published 02 January 2020
What makes a classic car 'original'? Jaguar E-type restored

What makes a classic car 'original'?

In the classic car bubble, originality is a buzzword that causes endless contention. Charlotte Vowden asks the experts what makes 'an original'.
Published 29 November 2019
Wrecked car airbag

Airbag recall: what to do if my car is affected

Nearly two million cars on UK roads with recall notices over a potentially lethal airbag defect still haven't been fixed, according to new data.
Published 06 November 2019
Why is my car covered in Saharan sand?

Why is my car covered in dusty deposits?

The warmest Easter Monday on record brought not only temperatures reaching 25C (77F) but also mysterious deposits of dust that covered cars.
Published 23 April 2019
Buying Guide: Leading dash cam dashboard cameras reviewed (updated)

Buying guide: leading dashboard cameras (dashcams)...

The technology that has been safe-guarding the reputations – and insurance policies – of good drivers in Russia for many years is now beginning...
Published 03 April 2019
Lower your electricity and gas bills with Switchcraft and you could save money every year

How to save £219 per year on energy bills (ad)

Switch energy providers with Switchcraft and you could save £219 per year — enough for a staggering 2,013 miles worth of petrol.
Published 19 March 2019
How to insure a classic car

How to insure a classic car

Why should you pick a specialist insurer for your trusty classic car? Charlotte Vowden speaks to Footman James to find out.
Published 13 March 2019