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MOTs to resume from 1st August 2020
As Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease, the Government’s Roads minister has confirmed that mandatory MOT tests will resume from 1st August 2020 in England, Scotland, and Wales.
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.
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We Review the Ford GT
Here is a run down of our Ford GT review giving you the “need to knows” if you’re lucky enough to be one of the exclusive few buying this incredible car.
We Review the Mercedes A-Class
We’ve scored the car over 10 areas, so you can see how the Mercedes A-Class review looks at a glance.
We Review the Ford Focus
What a quick snapshot of our Ford Focus review? See how the popular hatchback has performed at a glance.
We review the BMW X4 SUV
We've broken our BMW X4 SUV review down into 10 areas, so you can see whether this sporty German SUV ticks all the right boxes
We Review the Ford Fiesta Active
Is the Ford Fiesta Active SUV worth the asking price? Take a quick glance at our 10-point review to help you decide for yourself.
We Review the Hyundai Kona Electric
Here’s our extensive Hyundai Kona Electric review at a glance - to help you decide if this electric small-SUV might be right for you.
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Tyre Information, Codes & Sizes Explained
For most people, tyres aren't the most exciting part of a car - but whether you're a tyre fan or not; your life depends on them when you're behind the wheel. Here we take a look at the importance of tyres, explain what the different tyre codes mean and provide motoring tips about your car tyres.
How to Find & Buy Very Cheap Car Insurance
We know; nobody likes buying car insurance. But it is possible to find very cheap car insurance. Follow our helpful guide and begin a quote today on our leading price comparison engine.
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.
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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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