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New car sales fall 89% in May 2020
New car registrations continued to suffer due to the coronavirus crisis during May 2020 with official figures showing an 89 percent decline in sales.
June 4, 2020/by Richard AucockDVLA grants 7-month photocard driving licence extension
Drivers with photocard driving licences due to expire between 1 February 2020 and 31 August 2020 have been granted an automatic seven-month extension
June 4, 2020/by Richard AucockFiat launches £99 ‘pay as you go’ car lease
Fiat’s finance company says it has developed Britain’s first ‘pay as you go’ car lease. It starts from £99 a month, plus a charge per mile driven.
June 3, 2020/by Richard AucockAlfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep offer job-loss protected finance on new cars
The free Alfa Romeo offer means finance payments can be waived for up to seven months. It's intended to give buyers confidence after the COVID-19 crisis.
June 2, 2020/by Tim PittAdvice
Yellow box junctions: how to avoid a penalty
Stopping in a yellow box junction could land you with a £130 fine. We explain the rules – including a video – so you can stay legal and safe.
June 4, 2020/by Richard AucockHow to save money on car insurance
Car insurance can be expensive, particularly for younger drivers, but following this advice could save you money on your next renewal.
June 3, 2020/by Motoring ResearchHow to get the best price for your PCP trade-in car
Beware the word 'minimum' in Guaranteed Minimum Future Value. Read our guide to make sure you get the best price for your PCP trade-in.
May 30, 2020/by Gavin Braithwaite-SmithHow to prepare your car for driving after lockdown
Our easy-to-follow advice will help you return your car to the road following the coronavirus lockdown. Includes tips on checking the oil and tyres.
May 29, 2020/by Tim PittCar Reviews
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2018) review
The track-oriented GT3 RS is the Porsche 911 at its most exuberant and exciting. We drive the outgoing 991.2 version from 2018.
June 3, 2020/by Tim Pitt1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test
We've bought a classic Mercedes-Benz W123 saloon, considered by some to be one of the greatest cars of the 20th century. Are they right?
June 2, 2020/by Gavin Braithwaite-SmithVolkswagen Polo GTI (2020) review
The VW Polo GTI is a mature hot hatchback that hasn’t lost its sense of fun. We visit a GTI festival – then drive it on UK roads.
May 31, 2020/by Tim PittHonda Integra Type R review: Retro Road Test
The DC2 Honda Integra Type R is lauded as the greatest front-driven car ever. We revisit a modern classic – and explain how to buy one.
May 29, 2020/by Tim PittHow To
Yellow box junctions: how to avoid a penalty
Stopping in a yellow box junction could land you with a £130 fine. We explain the rules – including a video – so you can stay legal and safe.
June 4, 2020/by Richard AucockHow to save money on car insurance
Car insurance can be expensive, particularly for younger drivers, but following this advice could save you money on your next renewal.
June 3, 2020/by Motoring ResearchHow to get the best price for your PCP trade-in car
Beware the word 'minimum' in Guaranteed Minimum Future Value. Read our guide to make sure you get the best price for your PCP trade-in.
May 30, 2020/by Gavin Braithwaite-SmithHow to avoid low-speed car parking accidents
The car insurance industry estimates there are more than 1,000 low-speed collisions in the UK every day. And the average repair bill tops £1,500.
May 28, 2020/by Ethan Jupp