Published November 2026. How long an electric car takes to charge depends on three things: the size of its battery, the power of the charger, and the fastest rate the car itself can accept. It can be anything from about 20 minutes on an ultra-rapid charger to more than a day on a three-pin plug. … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car, and What Does It Cost?
Published November 2026. The UK doesn't have one drink drive limit. Scotland's is lower than the rest of the UK's, and the government has consulted on lowering the limit in England and Wales too. This guide sets out the limits, explains why you can't count your way to staying under them, and covers the morning … Continue reading Drink Drive Limit UK: England, Wales and Scotland Explained
Published November 2026. Part-worn tyres are second-hand tyres taken off another car and sold on, usually for much less than a new one. They're legal to buy and fit, but only if the seller follows strict rules, and investigations have found that many don't. This guide explains the rules, how to check a part-worn tyre … Continue reading Part Worn Tyres: Are They Legal, Safe and Worth the Saving?
Published November 2026. Adding a parent or partner to a young driver's policy is a common way to try to bring the price down, and done honestly it's perfectly legal. Done the wrong way round, with the experienced driver named as the main driver of a car they rarely use, it's fronting, a form of … Continue reading Named Driver Insurance and Fronting: The Rules Explained
Published November 2026. The car you choose is one of the few things about your insurance you control completely. Two cars of the same size and price can sit many insurance groups apart, and that difference shows up in every quote. This guide shows which kinds of car are cheapest to insure, some examples in … Continue reading Cheapest Cars to Insure: Low Insurance Group Cars Explained
Published November 2026. The average car insurance premium paid was £566 in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Association of British Insurers, and much more for young drivers. Some of what you pay is out of your hands, but plenty isn't. Here are 12 legitimate ways to lower your car insurance, and the … Continue reading How to Lower Car Insurance: 12 Ways to Cut Your Premium
Published November 2026. Black box insurance prices your cover on how you actually drive, rather than only on your age, postcode and car. It's best known as a way for young drivers to bring down very high premiums, but it now suits some older and low-mileage drivers too. This guide explains how it works, what … Continue reading Black Box Insurance: How It Works and Is It Worth It?
Published November 2026. A regular service is the best way to keep a car reliable and to keep its value when you sell it, but the different service types and intervals can be confusing. Here's how often you should service your car, what interim, full and major services include, what they cost, and how a … Continue reading How Often Should You Service Your Car? Interim vs Full Service
Published November 2026. Brake pads are one of the most common repairs any car needs, and one of the cheaper ones if you catch them in time. Leave them too long and they can damage the discs, which roughly doubles the bill. Here's what brake pads replacement costs, how to tell when they're worn, and … Continue reading Brake Pads Replacement Cost: Prices, Wear Signs and the MOT
Published November 2026. The cambelt, or timing belt, is a job you can't see coming: it often gives no warning before it fails, and on many engines a snapped belt causes serious damage. That's why it's replaced at set intervals. Here's what a cambelt replacement costs, when it's due, and what to check on a … Continue reading Cambelt Replacement Cost: When to Change Your Timing Belt
