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Car theft is on the increase, and criminals are getting smarter. Here’s how to protect your car from thieves.

Getting bad news from the garage about a failed MOT can be frustrating. While the MOT rules in the UK can seem complicated, the most common causes of MOT failure are pretty straightforward - and can easily be fixed. Avoid these common MOT failures with our handy checklist.

Planning a long journey on the road? From local laws to testing tyres, we've put together the top five tips to ensure both you and your car are ready.

Buying a new car? Test driving a car is a valuable opportunity to suss out if it's for you... if you know what you're looking for. Read our top tips on what to find out when you're taking a car for a test drive.

From heavy rainfall causing floods on the road, to mulch piling up under trees causing cars to slip and slide, autumn presents unique hazards. Minimise the risks and stay safe with our tips.

In the moments after a crash, it can be difficult to know what actions to take and what information to collect. Check out this step-by-step guide on what you need to do if you have a car accident.

You've passed your test, and you're ready to hit the road. But if you're a young driver, your car insurance could end up costing more than your first car. Here's what you can do to get yourself a good deal.

Losing your car keys is not only annoying, but gives you security concerns. But you do have options if you're stuck without keys, so don't panic. Find out what to do with our top tips.

Been out partying? Or just enjoyed a bottle of wine in front of the TV? You can still be over the limit the next day and it may be too dangerous to drive. If caught, you'll face the same convictions as you would if you were driving at night.

Whether you're thinking of buying an electric car, or you already own one, here's what you need to know about electric car insurance.

To make your second-hand cars stand out, it pays to prepare your vehicle to make it as appealing as possible. Read our tips to increase the resale value of your car.

With cars travelling at high speeds, breaking down on a motorway is a dangerous situation to be in. That's why it's really important you follow advice designed to keep you and your passengers safe.

If you're planning on driving in the UK's capital, it's important you find out about the Congestion Charge. Applying to weekdays, paying the fee allows you to enter, drive within and exit the Congestion Charging Zone as many times as you wish on a day.

It's not inevitable, but as we get older our ability to drive can worsen. At some stage, many of us will have to accept that our driving days are behind us. With our guide, understand the legal requirements, what support is available and when it's time to give up driving.

You could save money when buying a car at auction, but you need to be prepared to take some risks. We've put together leading advice on bidding, buying and winning cars at auctions.