Category: Buying Cars

SMART, DACIA AND SUZUKI LEADERS IN TECH RELIABILITY SAYS TEMPCOVER

This is the sort of story that we like to read and trust you do too, it's important when it cones to buying your next new car. New research reveals which car brands are most and least prone to technology-related MOT failures and recalls. Smart, Dacia and Suzuki rank as the most reliable brands for

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Car Owners Keeping Cars longer Bangernomics is back says Tempcover

OVER ONE IN FIVE UK DRIVERS KEEP THEIR CARS FOR SIX TO NINE YEARS, WITH 11% HOLDING ON FOR A DECADE OR MORE, SURVEY REVEALS New survey explores how long Brits are keeping their cars for and what's stopping them from upgrading. One in five UK (21%) drivers keep their cars for an average of

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Why Should You Attend Car Auctions?

Car auctions might seem like something reserved for dealers and experts, but attending one can offer you a unique opportunity to find great deals and discover rare vehicles. Whether you’re searching for your next car or just curious, attending an auction can provide an experience that you don’t get from traditional dealerships. The atmosphere is

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Common Practices for Car Thieves and 5 Strategies to Preempt Them – Featured

Common Practices for Car Thieves and 5 Strategies to Preempt Them

Automotive passion unites car enthusiasts worldwide. The joy of driving and the beauty of design are just two of many captivating aspects. While these vehicles bring happiness, protecting them from theft is essential. Understand the vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures says Oscar Collins How Do Thieves Steal Cars? Though the times have changed, hot-wired

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Keep Your Teenage Driver Safe by Instilling These 5 Critical Lessons – Featured

Keep Your Teenage Driver Safe by Instilling These 5 Critical Lessons

When teenagers earn a driving permit, their parents' anxiety levels likely rise a few degrees simultaneously. However, you can substantially reduce your nervousness by embracing the right attitude and instilling some critical driving lessons in them before they take the wheel. Driving safely and responsibly depends on the driver, no matter their age, and providing

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PitStop

Checking a Used Car just got Better with PitStop

PitStop, a pioneering UK automotive tech start-up, has launched a unique, comprehensive and qualitative data platform, offering buyers and sellers a holistic way to evaluate the backstory and value of any car.  Providing clear, concise information into a car’s past, PitStop has been designed to bring greater transparency and trust to private buyers, dealerships and

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Munich have a Problem

How to easily fix their design crisis FUGLY. They just are. All grille, not so much action. Odd body creases. Proportionally challenging. That’s without going anywhere near the build quality issues, those weighty batteries or screen heavy interiors that blight all modern motor cars. BMWs were once handsome beasts. Purposeful, business class travel with a

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Car repair

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 help. Key findings include[1]: One in four UK drivers (25%) have attempted DIY vehicle repairs rather

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2025 Škoda Octavia vRS Review

25 Years of Performance Heritage says Shahzad Shiekh Can you believe it's been nearly 25 years since Škoda surprised drivers with a solid and sensible saloon that gave hot hatches a fright? (Actually, it might have looked like a saloon, but it featured a “liftback” hatch rather than a boot lid.) In the intervening years, []

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BYD Seal U DM-i PHEV SUV – It’s Hybrid!

The BYD Seal is an EV saloon from China’s biggest maker of new energy vehicles. And it’s rather good! Now, it’s joined by another Seal – except this one isn’t a saloon; it’s an SUV. What’s more, it’s not even an EV – it’s a plug-in hybrid! Should it feature on your next family car

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