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Young woman in car receiving car key

Thursday, 20 September 2018

What are the best cars for new drivers?

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.

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Woman's hand washing car with a yellow sponge

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

How to wash your car

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.

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Older driver in car

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Should older drivers have to resit their driving tests?

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.

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Toy car and coins on a scale

Wednesday, 06 June 2018

The annual cost of running a car

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.

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Carpenter using a ruler and pencil

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Quick hacks for winning DIY projects

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.

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Petrol and diesel pumps at petrol station

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Diesel vs petrol: the pros and cons

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.

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L driving instructor box on car roof

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Recent changes to the driving test - making us safer on the road

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.

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A calendar with a post it note saying "road tax"

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

Can you be exempt from Road Tax?

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.

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Painted pots with plants in

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

Easy DIY projects to transform your home

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.

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Household cleaning items on wooden flooring

Sunday, 26 March 2017

Spring cleaning tips for your home

British Summertime officially begins on the 26th March, so why not decide to dedicate a day or two in the run up to getting your home spick and span?

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Clutter outside an old house

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

Getting on top of your clutter

We've teamed up with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Elizabeth Forrester, to bring you some top tips for spring cleaning your home. With a special interest in in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Dr Forrester has plenty of experience in the world of de-cluttering and hoarding.

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