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Man driving a car on a scenic road

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Five dreamy drives to enjoy on a Scotland road trip

Scotland pops up on global ‘must visit’ lists and the country was even voted the ‘world’s most beautiful’ in 2017. A Scottish road trip could well be the spectacular getaway you’ve been missing out on. We've listed the top five scenic roads to explore during your Scotland road trip.

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Red ice scraper scraping ice on car windscreen

Friday, 07 December 2018

Essential things to keep in your car

Getting out on the open road is always a great feeling. After all, you’re free to go wherever you want, whenever you like. But with each and any car journey, there’s an element of preparation and planning required to keep you safe.

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Snowboarders walking in the snow

Friday, 26 October 2018

Planning your winter sports holiday

Whether you want to go skiing, snowboarding, curling or ice skating, you have plenty of options, both at home and abroad. Planning any winter break can be exciting especially if you’ve never tried your chosen sport before. Here are some tips to help you plan an unforgettable trip.

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Car keys being delivered in front of red car

Monday, 22 October 2018

How to sell a car privately

Are you looking to get a new car in the near future? If you want to get the best price for your current car, selling it privately could be the way to go. In this guide, we’ll give you plenty of tips and hints on how to sell your car without any third parties.

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Smiling man driving a white van

Friday, 19 October 2018

The most economical vans of 2018

Is it time to trade in your existing van and upgrade to a new one? Whatever your reason for buying a new van, this guide should help. Read for our list of the most economical vans of 2018, according to their type.

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Man fixing floorboards

Monday, 15 October 2018

How to fix squeaky floorboards

Perhaps you’ve moved into a new home and discovered that there are floorboards that squeak? Or maybe they've been an issue in your current home for some time now, and you’ve finally decided that enough is enough.

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Male hand filling out a driving test form

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Taking a driving test in your own car

If you’re wondering whether you can take your driving test in your own car, the short answer is yes, you can. You don’t have to drive your driving instructor’s car. Read on to find out everything you need to know.

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Speed camera traffic sign

Monday, 08 October 2018

What are the different types of speed cameras?

Speed cameras have been in place on our roads since the early 1990s, but do you know the different types out there? Learn more about them with this guide.

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Car key by car finance form

Friday, 05 October 2018

Car finance explained

Whether you’re looking to buy your first car or get an upgrade, you may be considering car finance if you don’t have enough cash to buy a car outright. In this guide, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of the different types of car finance available, so you can find the right deal for you.

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UK driving licence

Monday, 01 October 2018

Driving penalty points explained

No one likes to receive penalty points on their licence, whether it’s for breaking the speed limit, driving with defective tyres or drunk driving. In this guide, we’ll look at the different offences that can cause you to get driving penalty points and their consequences.

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Pile of car tyres with yellow alloys

Friday, 28 September 2018

How to buy new tyres

It’s important that your tyres are in good condition and you replace any that are becoming too worn or that have been damaged. If you don’t, you could be risking your safety and the safety of others. In this guide, we’ll explain when it’s time to buy new tyres for your car, and how to go about it.

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Petrol pump nozzles

Monday, 24 September 2018

Is it worth splashing out for premium petrol?

There seem to be so many options at the pumps these days; but are premium petrol brands worth the cash? We have gathered the information you need to make an informed decision next time you pull onto the forecourt.

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