Helpful motoring hints and tips

We've got lots of useful information and interesting facts related to motoring which can be found in the articles below. Whether you're buying a new car or looking for cleaning tips, you will be able to find advice in our handy guides.
Helpful motoring hints and tipsHelpful motoring hints and tips

Facts

The cost of filling up with the wrong fuel 

Making a mistake at the pumps can cost you dearly.

Top UK driving songs 

The songs drivers prefer to listen to when behind the wheel.

Be careful with your keys 

Lost your keys recently?

Gearboxes - is it time to make a change? 

Just what sort of gearbox is best?

Buying a second hand car 

Can be a risky business - this is what to look out for.

The top ten things you might find in a glove compartment 

No longer simply a box for gloves. 

Green

Green driving techniques 

Helping to save the environment and save you money.

Safety

A guide to winter driving

How to keep your cool in the snow and ice.

Safe driving tips 

A few tips from Saga on how to avoid accidents.

A guide to returning to driving 

Time away from the wheel can change your perspective about driving.

Safer driving for older drivers 

Why a healthier driver means a safer drive.

What to look out for before your MOT 

Handy tips to help you get through your MOT.

What to look for in a windscreen 

It does more than shield you from the outside elements.

History

Cars that made the 1960s swing 

There are more ways to make driving more eco-friendly than you might think.

Top ten most famous cars of all time 

TV programmes and films where the cars were the stars.

Classic car investments 

Why buying an old car can be more sensible than buying new.

Style

How to keep the shine in motoring 

The secrets of a clean car.

The danger of car washes 

Why washing your car could turn into a bit of a soap drama.

What does your car really say about you?

A revealing look into the psychology of the car driver.

Awareness

Car acronyms explained 

Just what do all those letters you see on car advertising actually mean?

The cost of replacing your car keys 

Replacing your car keys can be more expensive than you think.

 

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