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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.

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.

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.

Whether you’ve just passed your test or are still taking driving lessons, your mind will no doubt be turning to which make and model you’d like to get your hands on. Here we give you some tips to help you choose.

For some people, washing their cars is therapeutic, for others it’s simply a way of saving money. Whatever the reason for rolling up your sleeves instead of driving down to a car wash, we’ve got some top tips.

There are more drivers over the age of seventy on the road than ever before, which is why the debate around whether older drivers should have to resit their driving tests often crops up. Three quarters of men and a third of women over seventy still hold a driver’s licence.

If you’re learning to drive or are planning to become a car owner, you’re probably wondering just how much getting on the road will set you back. If you’ve already been driving for some time, you know the various costs involved, but, with so many things to keep up with, it’s easy to lose track of what you’ve been paying for.

When it comes to doing DIY around your home, sometimes it’s the simplest ideas that can be the most effective ones. You shouldn’t have to spend days - or even weeks - on a project when you could achieve something great in just a few hours.

Both diesel and petrol cars have come a long way in the last few years, with the differences between the two narrowing substantially. If you’re considering whether to switch from petrol to diesel or vice versa, this guide is for you.

At the end of 2017, four significant changes were made to the practical driving test. This was done to try to reduce the number of young men and women in fatal car accidents each year and bring the test in line with modern driving standards.

Running a car is one of our more expensive outgoings these days. So it’s not surprising that many people want to know if they might be exempt from paying road tax – Our guide tells you what you need to know.

Summer is the perfect time to grab a paintbrush and tackle some jobs around your home and garden, to spruce things up before autumn begins to bite. To get you inspired, we’ve thought up some great DIY projects you can do by yourself, with your partner, or get the whole family involved.