Author: James Ruppert

Loves cars, especially old cheap ones. Drives a fossilised Land Rover and original Mini Cooper. Incredibly, has won awards for journalism and books.

Issue 137

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 diesel vehicles. With only months to prepare, drivers need to assess how these

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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 a rewarding restoration journey. But before you jump []

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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 state-of-the-art, self-contained indoor training facility at its headquarters in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, which []

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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 to borrow one to find out. First off here's the []

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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 days, whilst Tesla’s decreased by

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Issue 141

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 the truth. It has all the stories Narrative:

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How to Visually Diagnose and Fix 7 Issues With Your Daily Driver – Featured

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 visual signs and knowing what they mean, you can often fix

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Protect Your Car From Catalytic Converter Theft With These 6 Strategies – Featured

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. Park in Secure Areas Start by being proactive and parking

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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 review here After doing approximately 600 miles over the winter

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