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Practical advice for when you’ve passed your driving test

Practical advice for when you’ve passed your driving test

Now that you’ve finally passed your driving test the first thing you probably want to do is jump in the car and go somewhere. However, you might have the professional qualification, but there are still a few things you need to be mindful of before you start feeling overly confident in your motor.

Is it beneficial owning a car as a student?

If you are about to become a university student, there is a lot to think about, especially regarding money. Being a student can be hard and if you do not have a lot of cash saved up before you move to university it may be even harder.

Test drive tips

For many drivers, taking a potential new car out for a test drive is vital to the buying experience, as it helps you determine if a car is right for you and your needs – or whether it's one to avoid.

Misfuelling mishaps could prove costly for motorists

Distracted drivers who fill their tank with the wrong fuel could be left facing a hefty repair bill, according to new research from independent financial information business, Defaqto.

Car tax bands to change in April

Car tax bands to change in April

In last year's Autumn Budget Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, announced an increase in car tax for all new diesel cars (vans and commercial vehicles were exempt).

The future of the gearstick

There is plenty going on in the motoring world at the moment, from the emergence of autonomous vehicles on public roads to the fact that we may no longer see petrol and diesel cars rolling off production lines across the UK come 2040.

Common mistakes to avoid in your theory test

Common mistakes to avoid in your theory test

Passing your driving test is one of those coming-of-age moments where you suddenly feel a new wealth of freedom, but let’s not forget the work a learner driver needs to put in before achieving this state of footloose wonder.

4 tips for caring for your luxury vehicle

When you drive a luxury vehicle, it’s extremely important to ensure you get the best possible service for it, especially if it’s foreign made.

What custom supercar could you build with $1 million dollars?

What custom supercar could you build with $1 million dollars?

Unsurprisingly, one of the most common purchases a lottery winner makes after scooping a jackpot, after a new home, is a brand-new car.

The National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 - Motor group announced regional winner

Industry recognised motor group, Lookers have been announced as North East finalists in the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017.

Hope for car showrooms across the UK despite uncertainty

Hope for car showrooms across the UK despite uncertainty

The current economic and political climate has had a serious impact on the automotive industry in 2017, most notably by a drastic fall in new car sales.

A guide to driving safely in the dark

A guide to driving safely in the dark

Summer has been and gone, and we are nearly at the end of Autumn too which only means one thing – here comes winter…and the dark nights.

One-way systems are the biggest worry for drivers in the UK

One-way systems are the biggest worry for drivers in the UK

Drivers up and down the country have revealed some of their biggest worries when faced with driving in a new city.

Can you drive after tiramisu?

Can you drive after tiramisu?

REVEALED: The public’s strangest driving and car-related queries

Top factors to consider when buying a used pickup truck

If you have been thinking about buying a used pickup truck, one of the main things to know is that it can often be a lot more difficult than purchasing a used car, with several further important factors to take into consideration before making your final decision.