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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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Buying a used car: 10 things to check

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Our used car buying guide will help you find the right vehicle at the right price, including tips on insurance, service history and tyres.
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What you must do after a car crash

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There are certain things you should do immediately after being involved in a car accident. Here are the steps you must take.
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Do UK speed cameras still need painted road markings?

Motoring Research team - 2
Speed cameras have policed British roads since 1992, when the very first Gatso was installed. But do they still require painted markings?
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How to use the emergency refuge areas on smart motorways

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Emergency refuge areas provide a safe haven for stranded vehicles on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder. We explain how to use them.
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How to pull over safely for emergency vehicles

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Driving with blue lights and sirens makes the emergency services exempt from some rules of the Highway Code. We explain how to help them.
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Winter motoring: get your car prepared for cold weather

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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

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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 - 4
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

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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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