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• What are winter tyres and are they worth it?

  What’s the difference between winter and regular tyres? We look at the benefits of winter tyres and explain how they might help motorists through UK winters.

• Should I buy a diesel car?

  Diesel’s string of bad publicity has many drivers wondering if it’s time to ditch this fuel type.

• How to change a tyre

  From what equipment to carry, to how to safely jack your vehicle, here’s all you need to know about changing a flat tyre.

• What is the Motor Insurance Database?

  We look into motor insurance databases and how they prevent insurance fraud.

• Parking on private driveways

  What would you do if you came home to find someone else's car on your driveway?

• Home warming hacks: stay toasty and save money

  Feeling a little chilly? These simple hacks will warm up your home in no time.

• Earn money by advertising on your car

  You could earn some extra cash by advertising on your car

• Has car insurance gone up 2021?

  Car insurance prices are £97 - or 16% - lower than they were 12 months ago.

• Pay-as-you-go roads could fill £40 billion tax ‘black hole’ left by EVs

  As EVs grow in popularity, fewer people will need to pay road tax, putting the government out of pocket by £40 billion.

• Travel update: what countries have been removed from the red list?

  We look at which countries are now considered safe to travel to, and what you need to keep in mind before you book.

• How to get cheap car insurance: our tips for a cheaper car insurance premium

  Here some of our secrets to help you save a few pounds on your car insurance policy.

• Windscreen cover explained

  What is windscreen cover? And is it worth including on your car insurance? We explain all you need to know.

• Top 12 bad driving habits

  From tailgating to failing to indicate, here are some of the most annoying driving habits.

• What are the rules and laws for new drivers?

  Are new drivers at greater risk by having their friends in the car?

• How to react to emergency vehicles on the road

  Here's how you let the emergency services do their job with minimum hassle.

• The incredible history of the Volkswagen Golf

  We explore the seven Golf generations that wrote history.