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e provide a range of helpful tools such as a free car valuation service so you can find the value of your current car and work out how much it might cost you to change to a newer one, and a finance calculator so you can work out what your monthly payments might be. If you are just browsing, we also have car reviews so you can see what experts and current owners think of the car you are viewing, with over 10,000 consumer opinions and road tests for the latest models. For when you just can't make up your mind, we’ve built a comparison tool that you can use throughout the website! And, once you've chosen your next car, we can even sell your current vehicle for you. Helping you to choose better is not just a slogan, it is what we do best. Most people buy a new car once every three years, so we are committed to saving you money throughout the whole life of your car. When you sign up to our community, we’ll send you personalised special offers that will help to save you money on your everyday car bills, and our newsletter is full of interesting stories, news and the latest car deals!

🚨Birmingham drivers, prepare for change! New 20mph speed limits are rolling out across the city, sparking a huge debate ...
02/09/2026

🚨Birmingham drivers, prepare for change! New 20mph speed limits are rolling out across the city, sparking a huge debate about whether they're a safety win or just another anti-motorist move. The council argues it's about road safety and cleaner air, but many drivers are feeling the pinch on journey times.

This isn't just a few streets; over 90% of Birmingham's residential roads are affected by these new restrictions. That means many everyday routes you know could now be much slower, potentially adding minutes to your commute or school run.

🚘Slower journeys? You might find your usual drives taking longer.
🚘Frustration builds? Drivers are already voicing concerns about increased congestion and delays.
🚘Enforcement worries? Questions remain about how these new limits will be policed.

Imagine rushing to an appointment and having your average speed drastically cut on familiar roads. It could feel like a real drag. These changes are set to impact thousands of motorists daily.

01/09/2026

🚗 Parking is about to get a whole lot easier… 👀

Imagine pulling into a tight parking space without worrying about awkward three-point turns, scraped alloys or trying to squeeze into a tiny spot.

Some of the latest cars are bringing self-parking technology and even the ability to turn on the spot — making manoeuvring in tight spaces easier than ever.

From advanced steering systems to clever parking tech, these features could completely change the way we park. 🤯

But would you actually trust your car to park itself? 👇

🚘Half of UK drivers are now open to buying a Chinese car! This marks a huge shift in the motoring landscape. For decades...
01/09/2026

🚘Half of UK drivers are now open to buying a Chinese car! This marks a huge shift in the motoring landscape. For decades, European and Japanese brands dominated, but new players are rapidly gaining ground.

New data shows that 50% of motorists would consider a Chinese-made vehicle. With competitive pricing and impressive tech, these brands are challenging traditional favourites.

✅Value for money
✅Advanced technology
✅Modern designs
✅Longer warranties

It's a sign that UK drivers are prioritising features and price over established badges. Could this mean big changes for the second-hand market too?

🤬The DVLA's latest banned number plate list for the new 76-reg is out, and some are hilariously rude! Every September, n...
31/08/2026

🤬The DVLA's latest banned number plate list for the new 76-reg is out, and some are hilariously rude! Every September, new plates drop, and the DVLA works hard to keep anything offensive off our roads. They hold special meetings twice a year to filter out combinations that could cause offence, embarrassment, or are simply in poor taste.

This means plates like 'EA76 POO' and 'AA76 RSE' won't be gracing car bumpers this autumn. It's a tricky balance between creative personalisation and ensuring our roads stay family-friendly. What a minefield!

🤬Some banned plates are obviously explicit.
🤬Others are subtler plays on words using numbers like '7' for 'T' or 'r'.
🤬This affects anyone looking to get a new 76-plate car from September.

Imagine mistakenly getting a plate that ends up on this list - awkward! The DVLA's job is to protect everyone from potentially offensive combinations. So, is it right for the DVLA to ban these plates, or should drivers have more freedom with their choices?

Ever scraped the bottom of your car on a speed bump? 😬Some say they're essential for safety.Others think they're damagin...
30/08/2026

Ever scraped the bottom of your car on a speed bump? 😬

Some say they're essential for safety.
Others think they're damaging cars and slowing traffic unnecessarily.

Should councils rethink the design of speed bumps?

Tell us below 👇

💰Dartford Crossing drivers, prepare for more tolls! The crossing has banked an extra £50 million from drivers in the las...
29/08/2026

💰Dartford Crossing drivers, prepare for more tolls! The crossing has banked an extra £50 million from drivers in the last year, primarily due to increased fees. That's a huge jump in revenue.

Originally set to be free once construction debts were paid, tolls were kept to manage traffic and fund future improvements. Now, the government faces questions about whether these tolls are still fair or just a cash cow, especially with reports that money isn't always reinvested locally.

💸£50 million extra banked from drivers.
💸Initial promise was for free use once debts cleared.
💸Tolls now help manage traffic & fund improvements.

Imagine paying more and not seeing clear benefits in your daily commute. Many drivers feel stuck, with few alternative routes across the Thames. It raises a big question about accountability and fairness.

🚨Get ready for gridlock! This August Bank Holiday weekend is set to be the busiest on UK roads in over a decade, with up...
28/08/2026

🚨Get ready for gridlock! This August Bank Holiday weekend is set to be the busiest on UK roads in over a decade, with up to 25 million journeys expected. Experts predict significant delays, especially on motorways heading to popular staycation spots. More traffic, more stress!

Friday 28th August looks like the worst day, particularly in the afternoon and evening as people rush to get away. Think peak M25 delays of up to 50 minutes and even longer on the M5 heading to the south-west.

🚘Up to 25 million journeys forecast
🚘Delays of over an hour expected on some routes
🚘Friday 28th August likely to be the worst day for traffic

Even with fuel prices still high, many drivers are hitting the road. This could mean endless queues and wasted time stuck in traffic, eating into your precious bank holiday.

🚨More than one motorist a week is prosecuted for driving the wrong way on motorways, shocking new research has found.Nav...
27/08/2026

🚨More than one motorist a week is prosecuted for driving the wrong way on motorways, shocking new research has found.

Navigating our busy motorways demands constant attention, but what happens when someone makes such a critical error? Driving against the flow of traffic can cause head-on collisions, especially at high speeds. It's a stark reminder of the responsibilities we all share behind the wheel.

⚠️Huge accident risk
⚠️Endangers other road users
⚠️Severe penalties for the driver

Imagine coming face-to-face with an oncoming car at 70mph – it's terrifying to even think about.

Always double-check your signs and stay alert, especially when joining or leaving the motorway.

⛽️ Fuel retailers are under fire from the competition watchdog for not passing on lower wholesale fuel costs to you, the...
26/08/2026

⛽️ Fuel retailers are under fire from the competition watchdog for not passing on lower wholesale fuel costs to you, the driver. This could mean you're paying more at the pump than you should be.

The CMA suggests that while wholesale petrol prices have dropped by 10p a litre over the past four weeks, pump prices have only fallen by 3p. Diesel prices have shown an even smaller reduction of 1p per litre, despite an 8p fall in wholesale costs.

This gap means a typical family car could be costing you around £5 more to fill up than it needs to. For regular commuters, that adds up quickly.

💰Lower wholesale costs: The price retailers pay for fuel has decreased significantly.
💰Slow pump price drops: Retailers are not reducing prices at the same speed.
💰'Rocket and feather' effect: Prices rise quickly but fall slowly, leaving drivers out of pocket.

It feels like a familiar story: good news for retailers, not so much for your wallet. It makes you wonder if every trip to the petrol station is costing you extra.

⚠️Safety alert! Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million cars in China over those sleek, hidden door handles, impacting over ...
25/08/2026

⚠️Safety alert! Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million cars in China over those sleek, hidden door handles, impacting over 4 million vehicles including other brands. Regulators are worried they're too hard to open in an emergency.

This isn't just about Teslas; the controversial design, popular in many new EVs, is being scrutinised after fatal crashes where power failures reportedly stopped doors from opening. China has even banned the handles from 2027.

🚨Nearly 3 million Chinese-made Teslas recalled.
🚨Total recall impacts over 4 million vehicles.
🚨Handles "difficult to identify and operate" in emergencies.
🚨Could hinder rescuers or occupants.

Imagine being in a crash and struggling to get out, or rescuers struggling to get in. Tesla plans warning labels and software updates, but the wider debate on design vs. safety is only just starting.

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