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  Car sharing (plus ridesharing and car clubs) – the definitive guide
  Car sharing and ride-sharing schemes in the UK have been disrupting traditional car ownership for some time now. When you factor in insurance, maintenance, monthly bills or subscription and fuel,...
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  Tyres: All the advice from Parkers
  Despite being often overlooked, tyres are one of the most important safety features of your car. As they are the only part of a car making contact with the road,...
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  How much does a speeding fine cost?
  We all like to think that we’re experienced drivers who stick to the UK speed limits, but if you stray over the posted limit, do you know how much a...
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  Milenco HS Steering Wheel Lock review: the stick of car security
  The Milenco HS Steering Wheel Lock is a very low-tech solution to a very high-tech issue. Namely, the issue of increasingly high-tech car thefts. Steering wheel locks languished for years as...
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  Kärcher K5 Pressure Washer Review: Tough and powerful
  The black and yellow finish makes Kärcher pressure washers instantly recognisable—like bumblebees who moonlight as janitors in a honey school. From the introductory K2 models up to the muscle-bound K7,...
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  Driving in France: everything you need to know
  France is one of the easiest places for UK holidaymakers to get to with your car, between the ferries and Channel Tunnel, so it’s an extremely popular destination. Even if...
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  Pulling the plug: essential steps to safely disconnect your car battery
  To a newcomer, the thought of disconnecting your car battery can seem quite daunting. It may come as a surprise, but it’s actually simple and only requires a few tools....
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  How to charge a car battery
  Little signals the start of a frustrating day like trying to start your car and getting, at best, the slow and ineffectual churn of the starter motor that signals a...
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  Legal number plates guide: £1,000 fines for dirty plates and more
  Number plates have been a feature of cars for so long that it’s easy to forget they’re there – but they’re more complex than you might first expect. When buying...
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  A comprehensive guide to UK toll roads - all of them
  If you’ve visited France over the last 20 or 30 years you’ll be familiar with toll roads. Most of the country’s motorways have toll charges to generate sufficient revenues for...
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  Parkers explains: engine warning lights
  Car manufacturers pack an enormous amount of technology into modern vehicles, but just as the symbols on road signs have remained mostly unchanged for decades, simple dashboard warning lights remain...
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  The M6 Toll road: charges, costs, and what to expect
  There aren’t many toll roads in the UK. Despite the high cost of fuel, we’re arguably fortunate that we only need to pay road tax to drive. But in the...
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  Can you run your car on cooking oil?
  As the prices for petrol and diesel continue to remain high, should you consider cheaper alternative fuels like cooking oil? As with the cost of living crisis and skyrocketing fuel...
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  Car detailing: everything you need to know
  Keeping your car clean and spotless is a tough task. As most cars are parked outdoors, the weather is likely to cover them in dirt, as much as driving them...
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  How to change a cabin filter
  A car’s cabin filter is what keeps the air coming into your car fresh and clean. It does what it says on the tin and filters the air coming into...
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  The best in-car phone streaming devices 2025
  There was a time when in-car entertainment systems consisted of nothing more than a radio and CD player. Today, with so many different apps and sources and with so much...
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  How to Remove Mould from a Car: Expert Tips and Step-by-Step Guide
  Mould is pretty much a worst-case scenario for a car interior, short of a fire or flood that writes off the whole car. Since it’s a living fungus it can...
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  The legal lowdown on 3D and 4D number plates: what drivers need to know
  When you cover many miles on motorways, urban and country roads, you can’t help but notice unusual registration plates. Whether it’s a cheeky personalised plate, or a grubby new green...
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  Top money-saving tips – our insider tips to help you save thousands on your next car
  Buying a new car involves so many decisions, the most difficult being which car is best for your budget. However once you’ve decided on a make and model you still...
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  Why your minimum tyre tread depth is important – and why bald tyres are lethal
  Six car lengths. More specifically, 25 metres. That’s the difference in stopping distance from 70mph between a car fitted with brand-new tyres, and one with tyres worn down to the...