We British seem to love SUVs. Three of the top 10 best sellers in 2019 were SUVs.* But what if you want to actually go off-road? Which models have four-wheel drive that’s good enough to actually cope with mud, snow, sand and rocks? And what should you look for if you want to tackle some rough terrain in your car?
In a world where running costs and impact on the environment are increasingly a priority, fuel economy is one of the most important considerations when buying a car. Unfortunately making sense of the published fuel consumption figures isn’t as easy as it could be. We hope that this guide will help you make sense of that information, as well as suggesting some great, cheap-to-run cars.
If you’re in the market for a car to carry disabled passengers, you probably have a different set of priorities to other car buyers: a focus on easy access and features that make life easier. We consider the different features that you should be prioritising and choose a few suitable models.
Cars are getting safer all the time, with standards improving year on year, and manufacturers adding more and more safety features. But how do all these new features increase safety – and how can you tell which cars are the safest?
Do you need a runabout, something nippy but efficient, for the school run and local shopping trips? Many of us do. With so much choice, the trick is to narrow down your priorities and find the car that fits in with them. We suggest what to look for in a second car – and offer a few options for your shortlist.
Data from police forces around the UK reveals there has been a 45% increase in reported thefts since 2014. With car theft and crime on the rise, having a car that is secure is increasingly important. We look at the best ways to prevent your car being stolen and suggest some models that are less likely to go missing from outside your house.
Diesel cars have been demonised in recent years, with fears about their emissions even leading cities such as Brussels and Bristol to propose banning them altogether in coming years. So, as sales figures fall, could diesel go the way of the cassette tape and disappear altogether? Is diesel on the verge of extinction?
Congratulations! You’ve had your car for a year. Besides blowing out the candles on the cake, what do you need to do now? Keep it? Sell it? Service it?
It has been a legal requirement to be insured while driving on public roads since 1930. But it’s become a lot more complex in that time. So, which type of policy is right for you?