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Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars?
Androids are fine with a great big battery under their synthetic arse, not a thing that Philip. K.Dick may have considered, but in the future we were supposed to have flying cars (Blade Runner was set in November 2019). No flying cars, but certainly loads of electric...
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...
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....
Vertu reveal the 3 simple headlight checks could avoid MOT fails
These three simple headlight checks could stop you failing your MOT - Almost three million Brits had a fault with their lamps, reflectors, or electrical equipment during last year’s MOT - Motoring experts share top headlight checks to avoid MOT failure Experts are...
FORD FIESTA, VW GOLF & FORD FOCUS UK’S MOST STOLEN CARS SAYS TEMPCOVER
12 Ford Fiestas were stolen daily on average in the UK in 2024 – a whopping 4,446 over the course of the year – despite the popular car being axed in 2023 1,727 Volkswagen Golfs were stolen last year, driving it to second place, followed by the Ford Focus, which was...
Cheapest cars on the Market according to Ovoko
Peugeot dominates the ranking with the 207, 207 CC, and 107 models ranking second, fourth, and sixth At £1,398.15, the Fiat Grande Punto is the cheapest The study analysed the average price of various listings for more than 1,000 car makes and models New...
Electric Citroen 2CV
Review Electric Citroen 2CV - Meet the 2CEV by The2CVShop I've been eagerly anticipating this moment for years, ever since I first laid eyes on this beauty at a classic car show at the NEC in Birmingham - a classic Citroen 2CV that has been ingeniously converted to...
Drive Baby Drive: Welcome to 2025
Well this is interesting. The richest man in the world and the 45th President of the United States, soon to be the 47th, became jolly good friends during the run up to the election. Now it seems they are set to work together on making America Great Again. Again. First...
Mini Cooper S Mk II by Tolman
At Free Car Mag we have a very soft spot for original minis and we do of course have an old one on our small fleet. We appreciate what huge fun they are and also know that they can be made even more exciting. This seems to be what Tolman have done and the lucky owner,...