Tips and advice

A traditional road map can still be very helpful; here are four of the best UK road atlases on sale

Often overlooked, good windscreen wiper blades are essential to safe motoring

The best products to make light work of keeping your wheels clean

Diesel engines have received bad press recently. We answer the question: should I buy a diesel car?

Volkswagen’s 4MOTION models all have four-wheel drive, but there are pros and cons – read more here

Which wheels are powered by a car’s engine can seriously change the way it drives; our guide explains all

Your complete guide to the official online BMW car configurator and the process of building your new BMW car

“Dear CarBuyer, I want a good family estate car for a budget of £10,000 - what do you recommend?”

Dear Carbuyer, I need to replace my loved but rusty Ford Puma coupé with something as characterful. What can I get for £5,000?

Many car brands fall under the same ownership, including SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen. Here’s why and what it means for you

Our comprehensive guide on what to look out for when buying a used hybrid car

Parking lights are different from sidelights, which are legally required. Here’s everything you need to know about them

Fuel additives promise a lot, but might not be able to deliver. Find out more with our handy guide

Have questions about main dealer car servicing? We explain what it is and why it’s important for your car

We list the best portable sat-nav systems to help steer you through traffic jams and get you to your destination

Want to buy a classic car that won’t be a hassle or burn a hole in your wallet? Here are ten of the most reliable and usable you can buy

Vauxhall’s multimedia touchscreen system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; here’s how it works

Bring your car’s paintwork back to life with the best scratch removers

Here’s everything you need to know about Mercedes’ Parktronic and Active Parking Assist systems

We explain what digital radio, or DAB, is and why you should have one in your car

Most new car purchases go smoothly, but if yours has gone wrong to the extent you wish to reject the car, we explain what your options are

Everything you need to know about towing a car with an A-frame

The driving theory test is often stressful – our guide is designed to provide all the advice you need to past first time

Learning to drive isn't cheap, from driving lessons to the theory and driving tests, along with paying for a provisional driving licence

Everyone talks about brake horsepower (bhp) in the car industry but surprisingly few people know what it really means

A remap can be a cheap way of liberating more power but are they a good idea?

How to pay for the Mersey crossing toll, save money and avoid getting fined

If you don’t want to fork out for a dash cam, your phone and a dashboard cam app can do the same job for almost no money

Everything you need to know about the Ford SYNC 3 infotainment system

Ford’s infotainment system has been overhauled but what is the Ford SYNC 4 system?

As key thefts and car hacks become more prevalent, a traditional steering-wheel lock can still act as a powerful deterrent

We explain how SCR systems help lower NOx emissions from diesel cars

What is BMW’s Parking Assistant? We explain how the system works and whether it’s worth adding as an option

The what3words app aims to provide simpler, more accurate location data than postcodes or grid references

You may have heard of LPG or even thought about converting your car to run on it - here's everything you need to know

Want to know more about Land Rover InControl? We explain what it is and how to set up a subscription