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UK motorists welcome government’s MOT extension
UK motorists were today greeted by an announcement from the UK Government that if their MOT is due on or after 30th March 2020 they would receive an automatic extension of 6 months.
Electric cars could form battery hubs to store renewable energy
As consumers, our energy needs fluctuate enormously depending on the day of the week and the time of the day. For energy companies, this creates an interesting problem – when electricity is consistently produced; how can you store excesses to be used at peak times?
VW and Ford in self-driving electric car pact
The motor industry is used to seeing Ford and Volkswagen going head-to-head when it comes to technology developments and the sales that follow – but that’s about to change.
Electric Mini production to boost UK car industry
Despite uncertainty over the impact that Brexit will have on the UK car industry, production of the electric Mini began in November 2019 – with deliveries expected in March this year.
Ford launches ‘Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC’
The Ford Motor Company has announced the launch of its new organisation that is to be responsible for the research and development of automated vehicles, with a view to aggressively expand its place within the AV market. To companies like Google, Uber and now Ford, self driving vehicles are being seen as something of a Holy Grail, with the two tech companies spending huge amounts of money and effort on what many other companies considered to be little more than a pet project.
Warning over tyre and brake dust particle pollution
Even all-electric vehicles will continue to produce harmful pollutants from tyres and brakes, a new report warns.
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We review the 2019 Kia Ceed Hatch
Would you like a snapshot of our Kia Ceed Hatch review? See how the car scores across our 10 different areas.
We review the 2019 Ferrari Portofino
Would you like your Ferrari Portofino review in one bite-size chunk? Check out how the car’s performed across our 10 points.
We review the Lamborghini Aventador S Coupe
Here’s a quick-fire glance at our Lamborghini Aventador S review – covering everything you need to consider if this V12 brute is on your shopping list…
We review the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe
We’ve broken our Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe review down into 10 areas, so you can get a quick feel for the car – even if you’re in a rush.
We Review the Renault Kadjar
Here’s our Renault Kadjar review, giving you everything you need to know if you’re interested in this reliable little run-about.
We Review the Lexus RX
Why not take a quick look at how our Lexus RX review has played out over our 10 different areas.
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Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap car prices are largely determined by the price of scrap metal. When it comes to scrap metal pricing there are a large number of factors that affect the price. If you are looking to recycle your scrap metal then check out our tips below.
Car Insurance Groups Explained
Car insurance groups are a great way to get an indication of the expected range you might pay for a car. They can be used as a guide to estimate your insurance costs and finding a car with a low insurance group may be your best chance to obtaining cheap car insurance.
TFL ULEZ Van Scrappage Scheme
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone van scrappage scheme provides great incentives to scrap your polluting old vehicle in Greater London. With a cash inventive of up to £9,500 available there has never been a better time to scrap your vehicle with Car.co.uk.
SORN My Car
A SORN is a Statutory Off Road Notification and is the declaration to the DVLA that you have removed the vehicle from the public roads. There are several reasons why you might make a SORN and also several legal requirements to be aware of. Here, we talk about the topic and explore the what, why and how of SORN.
Driving in Flip Flops
Whilst driving in flips is not specifically illegal it could still land you in some hot water. We discuss the subject and elaborate on why your choice of footwear matters.
Great Britain’s Naughtiest Drivers Revealed
Car.co.uk look's at the latest data from the Department of Transport to uncover the regions of Great Britain with the highest percentage of licence holders with points on their licence.
Latest guides
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Scrap car prices: Everything there is to know about UK scrap car values
Scrapping a car is unlikely to be something you do every day – so, when the time comes to send your vehicle on its final journey, the process can be a bit of a mystery – especially the price you can expect to get.
Everything you need to know about types of car finance
When it comes to financing a car, there are so many choices available that it can be difficult to cut through the jargon and figure out which option is best for you.
The process of vehicle recycling
What happens in a car recycling facility? It’s a good question – after all, most cars are just forgotten about when they make their final journey on the back of a recovery vehicle.
MOT checklist and guide
For most of us, an MOT can be unknown territory – and it’s sometimes a worrying time that can end with an unexpected outlay to keep your car on the road.
How much is my car worth?
Are you trying to work out a car’s value? There’s a good chance that finding out what a particular car is worth is giving you a bit of a headache – after all, there are so many different places to look.
Everything you need to know about comprehensive car insurance
Even the safest and most experienced drivers on the road can become involved in a traffic accident, and when they do it’s good to know you’re covered. If you’re injured or your car needs repairs to get it back on the move, it’s a comfort knowing you’ve got a policy in place that means you won’t have to come up with large sums of money at short notice. However, when an accident involves other motorists as well, it can be worthwhile having a policy that helps out with any potential costs to a third party’s vehicle as well as your own.
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