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Money-saving advice, how-to guides, explainer features and more to help all drivers get the best from their motoring.

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Winter motoring: get your car prepared for cold weather

Motoring Research team - 0
Driving conditions become more dangerous in the colder, darker months. We explain how to prepare your car and stay safe on winter roads.
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How to get the best price when trading in your car

Motoring Research team - 0
Our guide explains how to get the highest price for your trade-in car when a PCP or similar car finance agreement comes to an end.
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How to secure your car with an OBD port locking device

John Redfern - 2
We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals who target its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.
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How to drive past horses safely on the road

Motoring Research team - 0
Shockingly, more than five horses are killed every month on British roads. We explain how to pass a horse and its rider in safety.
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Car theft: what to do if your vehicle is stolen

Motoring Research team - 0
If your car has been stolen, acting quickly will maximise your chance of recovering it. Here is what you need to know.
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Parking rules explained: where is it illegal to park your car?

Motoring Research team - 1
We reveal the places where it's illegal to park your car in the UK, from double yellow lines to somebody else's driveway.
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What are the pros and cons of smart motorways?

Motoring Research team - 0
We look at the advantages and disadvantages of smart motorways – and the future for these controversial roads in the UK.
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How to write the perfect used car advert

Motoring Research team - 0
Want to sell your car quickly and easily? Our guide to writing the perfect second-hand car advertisement is here to help.
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Busted: The 12 most common motorway driving myths

Tim Pitt - 0
We explain the truth behind some common motorway myths, including when to use the hard shoulder and smart motorway speed limits.
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14 easy ways to save money on fuel

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Filling up with petrol or diesel is one of the biggest monthly costs when running a car. We look at ways to save you fuel and money.
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Easy ways to save money on motoring

Motoring Research team - 0
From parking away from other vehicles to shopping around for insurance, we reveal some easy ways to cut the cost of driving a car.
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How to use your car’s life-saving emergency eCall system

John Redfern - 0
Millions of vehicles in the UK are fitted with eCall, but many drivers don't know how to use it. We explain how the technology works.
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