Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Transporting a Car Long-Distance
Transporting a car long-distance isn’t as simple as handing over the keys and fetching your vehicle at the destination. Many car owners make mistakes that lead to delays, damages and unexpected costs. Whether you’re shipping across state lines or moving across the...
Car Tax Changes Drivers Need To Know For April from ALA Insurance
Experts advise drivers across the UK to act swiftly as significant Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes take effect from 1 April 2025. These updates will see electric vehicles (EVs) taxed for the first time, alongside increased charges for many traditional petrol and...
4 Steps to Take After Inheriting a Classic Car
Inheriting a classic car is an exciting experience, but it also comes with big decisions. Whether you see it as a valuable asset or a passion project, what you do next will determine its long-term worth. A well-maintained vintage car can turn heads at shows or become...
Lancia Ypsilon is 40
Over its forty years of history, the Lancia Ypsilon has maintained its essence up until the present day. Always faithful to its distinctive style and ability to stay ahead of the curve, it is an icon which has changed with the times. Throughout the years, the model...
Autoglym launches car care experience day
Autogylm the UK’s largest car care brand, which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, has launched a new car care experience day aimed at helping improve the knowledge and detailing skills of amateur enthusiasts. Delegates will be taught in Autoglym’s new...
Autoglym Polar Foam Sprayer: A Car Cleaning Game Changer
Autoglym, the UK’s largest car care brand, has launched its new Polar Foam Sprayer, an easy-to-use and highly effective snow foam dispenser that can be operated without a pressure washer and for Free car Mag, that's something of gamechanger, so much so, we are going...
Interest in BYD Autos has risen 400% as searches for ‘sell Tesla’ rise
Searches for ‘BYD Autos’ - Tesla’s biggest competitor, have risen by 400% in the US in the last month. Searches for ‘sell Tesla’ have risen by 95% in the past month as more and more people boycott the company. BYD’s stock price has increased by 12.90% in the last five...
Breaking News 13
The Alliance of British Drivers, The Motorcycle Action Group and Fair Fuel share all the important stories about motoring, the environment and politics which affect us all on a day to day driving basis. Here are the headlines and the link below you need to find out...
Protect Your Car From Catalytic Converter Theft With These 6 Strategies
If someone steals your catalytic converter, you’re out of luck. Unfortunately, thieves know how much these parts are worth and will go to great lengths to get them. How should you respond? Here are six strategies to protect your car from catalytic converter theft. 1....
How to Visually Diagnose and Fix 7 Issues With Your Daily Driver
Your car is an essential part of your daily routine, and when something goes wrong, it can be frustrating and inconvenient. While some problems require a mechanic’s expertise, you can diagnose many common issues just by looking at your vehicle. By paying attention to...
Michelin Crossclimate 2 Tyres; Winter Update by Kiran Parmar
In September 2024, we took delivery of a set of Michelin’s award winning all-season tyres; the CrossClimate 2, which we promptly installed to our Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro test vehicle. You can read our introductory article on these tyres here, and also our autumn...
Car S.O.S. on National Geographic: Fuzz Townsend Interview
Tonight at 8 o'clock and every Thursday watch the brilliant Car S.O.S. which returns to our screens on National Geographic. We have with Future Proof Cars collaborated on a interview to find out much more and we certainly did. You will want to catch up on each...
Renault Symbioz E-Tech Hybrid Review
If you’re looking for a crisp and smart-looking hybrid SUV packed with clever tech and features, I might have just the thing for you. Meet the Renault Symbioz E-Tech Hybrid – the name “Symbioz” is taken from the Greek word Symbiosis, meaning ‘living together’. You...
2025 Kia EV3 Review
2025 Kia EV3 Review: The Affordable Compact Electric SUV Revolution The 2025 Kia EV3 is the Korean company's latest contender in the electric car market. The compact SUV is trying to make a statement about affordability and usability with prices starting at £32,995...
One in four car owners admit to carrying out DIY repairs to save money says Tempcover
The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK car owners, revealing how financial concerns are driving many to take risks attempting DIY fixes, delay essential repairs, and turn to social media for vehicle diagnostics before seeking professional...
Cost concerns drive 1 in 3 Brit to skip car servicing says PayByPhone
New research from PayByPhone reveals that nearly a third of UK motorists (29%) are considering skipping car servicing due to high costs – and interestingly, younger drivers (17-24) are actually more financially prepared for vehicle maintenance than older generations....
Surge in people buying vans according to The Green Insurer
New research from The Green Insurer, which is focused on helping drivers reduce carbon emissions, shows van ownership is continuing to accelerate as more drivers opt for the space and comfort of vans over cars. It’s no longer a case of White Van Man owning a van just...
Follow these 7 Simple Car Maintenance Tips UK to Save Hundreds says Ovoko
7 Simple Car Maintenance Tips UK Drivers Can Follow to Save Hundreds As cold weather continues across the UK, drivers may face disruptions to their journeys. Additionally, colder temperatures increase risks on the road and the likelihood of vehicle issues if proper...
Farizon SV EV Van Revealed
Free Car Mag has been out driving the new electric van from China that's rather good. First though here are all the facts you are likely to need right now and also a video made by the Future Proof Cars chaps. There's a proper test drive coming soon. ▪ Farizon SV is...
Celebrity Car Salesmen
Once upon a time there was a brand new car magazine. The simple idea was to make it appeal to readers who didn’t necessarily like or love cars, but might draw them towards the cover and then the contents. With that in mind the very first cover of Free Car Mag featured...
