Driving advice

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Everything you need to know about driving an electric car in Europe

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The 8 best ways to keep kids entertained on long car journeys

Summer holiday traffic: the roads and times to avoid to dodge delays

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What to do if you are in a car crash abroad

Driving in Europe: Everything you need to know this summer

The UK's best and worst service stations for EV owners have been named (Image: Adobe Stock/Gridserve)

The UK's best and worst motorway service stations for electric cars

How to tow a caravan: a beginners's guide to towing safely and legally

11 little-know European driving laws that could land you with a fine

Driving in flip flops and speeding scams - summer driving myths busted

How to pack your car for a holiday or road trip

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The UK's best and worst home EV chargers as rated by drivers

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Explainer Is your car unbearably hot? The quickest way to cool it down

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Explainer How to safely overtake a horse: what the Highway Code says

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Explainer Drivers face fines of up to £960 as Glasgow LEZ comes into force

Explainer Police chief's top tips on how to protect your car from keyless theft

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Six important car checks before your bank holiday road trip

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Explainer Your most common car insurance questions answered by experts

Bank holiday travel times may triple as experts predict hectic weekend

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How low-mileage drivers could save nearly £170 on car insurance

The 10 most common speeding questions answered - from points to fines

How much is a UK speeding fine and can I appeal against it?

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How to pass the driving theory test: driving expert’s 7 top tips

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Simple mistake will see Britons waste £1.5m on fuel this bank holiday

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Used car experts' top tips for buying a second-hand vehicle

Are smart motorways safe? Controversy explained after scheme axed

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Drivers face postcode lottery as garage bills vary by £94 an hour

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Banned: the ‘23’ number plates withheld by the DVLA for being too rude

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8 common mistakes to avoid when driving in the snow

Expert’s tips on staying safe when driving in ice and snow

Explainer Is car insurance valid during a weather warning?

How to prepare yourself and your car for driving in snowy weather

How to open a frozen car door or lock without causing damage

The quickest ways to defrost your car windscreen

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Why car windows freeze on the inside and what to do to stop it

Warning to drivers over car lease scams targeting vulnerable motorists

Blue Badge parking permit rules: from how to apply to fines for misuse

Expert warns against ‘incredibly dangerous’ TikTok fuel-saving hack

The most common driving test myths debunked

Millions still in the dark over 2022 Highway Code changes

Money saving tips for drivers: how to cut your motoring bills

Driving in a storm: how to drive safely in floods and high winds

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‘Driving in wellies is illegal’ - the truth behind 8 winter myths

How to control a skidding car in snow and ice

Winter tyres: how they work and are they worth fitting?

How to demist car windows: why it happens and how to stop it

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What to do if you break down on a smart motorway

The UK's best road trips

8 of the best UK road trips: From the NC500 to the Atlantic Highway

Top tips to save money on fuel

How to cut your fuel bills: 10 tips to save money on petrol or diesel

What to do if you can’t afford your car finance payments

Authorities hit with £13m pothole compensation bill in last four years

How to check car tyre tread, pressure and damage ahead

Easter travel: 3 in 4 drivers do ‘zero’ checks before a long journey