Etiqueta: Costs
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Fuel or electricity: how to compare running costs
A method for comparing what it costs per kilometre to run a petrol, diesel or electric car, using your own numbers.
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How to find a good car workshop
Practical ways to choose a trustworthy workshop, read a quote and build a long-term relationship with a mechanic.
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Electric cars in winter: keeping your range
Why range drops in the cold and the habits that help you lose less of it.
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EV, hybrid or petrol: how to choose
A practical way to compare electric, hybrid and conventional cars based on how and where you actually drive.
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Electric cars for buyers: the basics
How an electric car works, what is different to live with and the questions to ask before you buy one.
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Diesel or petrol: which suits your driving?
A balanced look at how fuel type affects running costs, repairs and suitability for the way you actually drive.
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Ways to lower your car running costs
Practical ways to spend less on fuel, insurance, servicing and tyres without cutting corners on safety.
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Charging an electric car: speeds, plugs and habits
A beginner's guide to home, work and public charging, how long it takes and how to charge in a battery-friendly way.
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Car loan, savings or leasing: how to choose
The three common ways to pay for a car, what each really costs you, and the questions to ask before signing.
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Buying an old car or oldtimer: what to know
The joys and the risks of owning an older classic, from rust and parts to paperwork and real costs.
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Buying a first car for a new driver
What to look for when choosing a first car: safety, cost, simplicity and room for mistakes.
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How to save fuel
Driving habits, maintenance and planning that lower your fuel consumption.