Costs and money
Running costs, insurance, financing and saving
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Tyre pressure and tyre rotation
How to check tyre pressure correctly, why it matters for safety and fuel, and when rotating tyres makes sense.
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How to bring a bought car home: transport options
Driving, towing, trucks and transporters compared, with the questions to ask before you choose.
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Set your budget: the total cost of a car
How to work out what a car really costs each month, so the price tag is not the only number you look at.
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Fuel or electricity: how to compare running costs
A method for comparing what it costs per kilometre to run a petrol, diesel or electric car, using your own numbers.
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Good habits for motorway driving
How to join, overtake, keep your distance and stay alert on motorways and other fast roads.
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How to track your car expenses
A simple habit for recording fuel, service and other costs so you know what your car really costs per kilometre.
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How to read a service book
What a good service history looks like, what gaps mean and which questions to ask.
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Sell privately or trade in?
A fair comparison of selling your car yourself, selling to a dealer or trading it in against a new purchase.
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The real cost of owning a car
Fixed, running and hidden costs of a car, and how to see the full yearly picture before you buy.
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Negotiating the price of a used car
How to prepare, make an offer and close at a fair price without conflict or pressure.
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Good habits for motorway driving
How to join, overtake, keep your distance and stay alert on motorways and other fast roads.
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Car insurance types explained
A plain explanation of liability, comprehensive and other common car insurance cover, and what to check in a policy.
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Importing a car step by step: the roadmap
A clear order of steps for bringing a car from abroad, from the first idea to driving it legally at home.
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Import costs explained: what makes up the final price
A line-by-line look at the costs that sit on top of the advertised price when you import a car.
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How to track your car expenses
A simple habit for recording fuel, service and other costs so you know what your car really costs per kilometre.
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How often should you service your car?
A plain guide to service intervals, what a basic and a bigger service usually include, and how to keep track of them.
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Fuel or electricity: how to compare running costs
A method for comparing what it costs per kilometre to run a petrol, diesel or electric car, using your own numbers.
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How to find a good car workshop
Practical ways to choose a trustworthy workshop, read a quote and build a long-term relationship with a mechanic.
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EV, hybrid or petrol: how to choose
A practical way to compare electric, hybrid and conventional cars based on how and where you actually drive.