Living and lifestyle

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.