Classic cars

Motor tips for your festival trip

If you’re planning to drive to one of the UK’s many music festivals this summer, it’s vital to make sure you’re well prepared for your trip. A number of events, including the likes of Glastonbury in Somerset, the Green Man…

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How does the Budget affect motorists?

Motorists may be celebrating the fact the raft of tax rises in the Budget did not include further hikes in fuel duty or vehicle excise duty, but it’s not all good news as they will now be hit with higher…

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Saving money on your driving lessons

Learning to drive can be an expensive business. Getting yourself (or your child) ready for the road often takes longer than you might expect. Although this is clearly desirable from a road safety point of view, it can be punishing…

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Everything you wanted to know about driving (but were too afraid to ask)

Ever wondered why we drive on the left? Or how many people could fit in a Mini? Perhaps you wonder about more practical things which may directly affect you, such as which cars are more likely to fail an MOT?…

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Are women-only insurers a good idea?

Are specialist insurers for women a good idea or a gimmick?  A host of specialist motor insurers have sprung up promising cheaper deals to women on the grounds that they are safer drivers. The Australian-themed Sheilas’ Wheels launched in 2005,…

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Buying a car: Is personal contract purchase the right option?

Figures out last month from the Finance and Leasing Association showed that more than a quarter of a million new car buyers used dealer finance to fund their purchase in the first six months of this year. That means almost…

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How over-50s can slash car insurance costs

Car insurers specifically targeting the over-50s claim to offer reduced prices, but mainstream insurers often beat those specialist ones, because all providers recognise that most experienced drivers make fewer claims on their policies. The broader your search for insurers, the…

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Your car accident checklist

If you are involved in a motor accident, what can you do to make sure your car insurance provider settles the matter as soon as possible? These simple post-incident tips are a must-read for all drivers. Have your information to…

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