As someone passionate about cars, hitting the open road in your ride isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. But, as every car enthusiast knows, the thrill of full-throttle can really rev up your monthly budget. Between fuel, maintenance, insurance and unexpected repairs, those expenses can feel like a roadblock to enjoying your vehicle says Oscar
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Rise of ‘Carspreading’: UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” Majority of UK passenger car owners think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities” SUV sales are at record levels in 2024 in UK – 62% of new car sales – while
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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 warning that some of the most common causes of MOT
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Despite frosty mornings seemingly past us, a cold snap looks set to hit the UK over the next few nights, leaving many Brits with frozen windscreens. However, savvy motorists are looking for ways to stop the frost affecting them altogether. And while there are plenty of ways motorists can make their mornings easier, there is
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Searches for ‘Over 60’s bus pass’ have risen by 387.06% in the UK after the government announced new car tax rules for over 70s. On April 1st, these new rules will see the Standard Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) fees increase to £195 and no longer exempt older drivers because of their age. Bus travel expert,
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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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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 nicked 1,700 times Nearly
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Interest in personalised licence plates remains strong with UK drivers, allowing them to express their individuality and interests. This trend ensures a thriving market for buying and selling these unique identifiers, with some fetching high prices at auctions. Research from gap insurance provider, ALA Insurance, highlights the top 10 most expensive plates sold via DVLA
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A Compact Electric SUV that likes to do things differently says Shahzad Shiekh The Volvo EX30 is the baby SUV in the Swedish brand’s electric SUV lineup, and it’s making quite a statement. Billed as a compact crossover, it offers a blend of stylish design, advanced technology, and the kind of practicality we’ve come to
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Everyone wants the best chance of success when it comes to passing their driving test and the car you learn to drive in can play a big part in boosting your confidence. Learner driver insurance experts Tempcover have reviewed some of the top learner car recommendations and explored factors such as safety ratings, MPG (miles
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While the world of automobiles is filled with the newest technologies and exciting developments, there have also been some decidedly odd inventions in the vehicle industry that are worth noting says Oscar Collins the editor-in-chief of Modded. As people await self-driving vehicles and the flying cars seen on early 2000s television, there are some innovations []
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2025 will see the 50th anniversary of the launch of two significant cars into the UK car market – the Vauxhall Chevette and the Vauxhall Cavalier – both of which were destined to not only help turn-round the fortunes of Vauxhalls UK operations, but also benchmarking new standards in their individual sectors of the car []
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