Claire Evans

Been driving on the dull, grey motorway for hours? Then it's a good idea to take a break. Thankfully, most motorway service stations let you park for up to two hours for free. But what happens if you want to stay longer? (more about the cost of motorway parking...)

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Ever bought a car and all-too-quickly regretted it because it cost an arm and a leg to live with? Do you consider the running costs of cars before you buy? (more about car running costs...)

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Young drivers already face the mounting costs of car insurance and fuel. Having to pay for more lessons before securing a driving licence would add an extra financial burden. Would you coach a learner driver? (more about teaching young drivers...)

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In the past, I’d have said that a tyre puncture would lead to half an hour of sweat and toil changing the wheel, followed by a trip to a tyre centre to have it repaired or replaced. On reflection, I think I was being hopeful... (more about spare wheels and punctures...)

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Have you noticed that the number of cars on our roads with a blown or misaligned headlight has increased over the past few years? I have, and I have theory about the cause. (more about car light costs...)

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Hot hatches were everywhere in the 1980s, but the rumble of Golf GTIs has faded slightly over the years. Now the speedy cars seem to be making a more environmentally friendly comeback. (more about hot hatches...)

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I don’t usually like to tell other people what they should – or shouldn’t – be doing, but seeing some dangerous behaviour over the past week has compelled me to get typing. Why drive with snow on your car? (more about snow-covered cars...)

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These days, buying a new car comes with a minefield of finance options. Research suggests that many of us are choosing the personal contract purchase option, but why choose this over owning your car? (more about buying or borrowing cars...)

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Like many people, the festive season involves once-yearly trips around the country to visit relatives.  I'm always on the look out for ways to cut my motoring costs, so I've given fuel apps a quick test drive... (more about smartphone fuel apps...)

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Today the House of Commons will discuss whether or not to go ahead with the planned 3p fuel duty rise in January. It’s a price rise that could be the last straw for many struggling households. (more about the fuel duty price rise...)

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If you were ever in doubt that it wasn’t a good idea to text behind the wheel, we took to a simulator to test mobile-use while driving. You might be surprised by how we got on… (more about mobiles in cars...)

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According to car insurer Admiral's survey, almost four in five motorists admit to driving over the speed limit. And thirty-somethings, who really should know better, are the worst offenders. (more about speed limits...)

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