Car guides
General, plain-language guides. They contain no country-specific law, fees or deadlines.
Buying a used car
From shortlist to handover
Selling your car
Prepare, price, advertise and close the deal
Market and prices
How to read prices and statistics
Maintenance and tyres
Keeping the car healthy and cheap to run
On the road
Driving, trips, weather and incidents
- Winter driving tips for snow, ice and cold
- Towing and roof loads: the basics
- Summer heat checklist for your car
All in On the road → (21)
Costs and money
Running costs, insurance, financing and saving
Importing a car
Buying abroad and bringing the car home
Electric and hybrid
Electric cars, hybrids, charging and battery
Know your car
How parts and systems work, warning lights, fluids
Paperwork and ownership
Registration, transfer and insurance papers
Safety and breakdowns
Emergencies, kits, child seats and scams
Travel and everyday
Road trips, family, pets, parking and car care
For this time of year
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Wipers, lights and bulbs: the visibility check
How to check wipers, washer fluid and all your lights, and why autumn is the right time to do it.
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Preparing your car for winter
Battery, tyres, fluids, lights and an emergency kit: a checklist before the cold season.
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Looking after your 12V car battery
How the standard 12V battery ages, what shortens its life, and what to do before the cold season.
Latest guides
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What a turbo does and how to look after one
How a turbocharger gives a small engine extra power, and the habits that help it last.
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Timing belt vs timing chain
What the timing drive does, how belts and chains differ, and why the replacement history matters when you buy.
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Test drive checklist: what to check on the road
What to do before, during and after a test drive so you notice problems that a quick look will not show.
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Signs of accident repair on a used car
How to notice that a car has been in a crash and repaired, and what questions to ask when you find signs.