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?
We all take the number plates on our cars for granted, but why do we have them? And are they a random jumble of letters and numbers, or is there some way of understanding them?
Like many bad habits, driving misdemeanours can not only be dangerous but can leave you out of pocket. Excessive behaviours such as sudden braking or riding the clutch can cause extra – and unnecessary – wear and tear to your vehicle meaning forking out for repairs. Conquering those bad habits will not only keep you safer on the road, they could save you money.