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What does a heat pump do for your electric car?

Heat pumps reduce winter range loss in electric cars, but they're not essential for every driver. Here's what they do and whether you need one.
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Everything you need to know about GWM

Chinese manufacturer GWM has packed great confusion into a UK expansion that now includes three brands. Read on to make sense of it all.
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Electric car grant – all the EVs with discounts in 2026

Between the government's EV grant and car companies' own discounts, there are some great new car offers available. We have the most comprehensive guide around to help you find out what's available.
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Car leasing advice

The best websites for leasing a new car

If you're thinking about leasing a new car, which websites should you turn to? We've updated our guide to the UK's best car leasing sites.
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Five of the safest small cars on sale in 2026

Every new car goes through independent safety testing before it goes on sale. Here are five small cars that have come out with the highest possible rating in the last three years.
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Car selling advice

How to complete a private sale

You’ve prepped your car, written a great ad and got the price right. Here are our tips on how to follow through to a successful sale.
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Car finance advice

Watch out for car finance compensation scammers

The FCA's new car finance compensation scheme means millions of drivers are owed money – but it also creates opportunities for scammers. Here's what to watch out for.
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Car finance advice

Car finance compensation scheme finalised

The FCA has finalised a £9 billion scheme to compensate 12 million car finance customers. Here's what it covers, who qualifies, and what you need to do.
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