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Our top car ownership articles

Rejecting a car – your consumer rights

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 27 September 2016

Have you bought a new or used car that is faulty or not fit for purpose? Read The Car Expert's comprehensive guide to your consumer rights when rejecting a car.

Used car warranty – the law and your rights

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 2 April 2017

If you are buying a second-hand car, there can be considerable confusion as to what to expect in terms of a used car warranty and what your rights are when something goes wrong.

What happens to the road tax when you sell your car?

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 18 October 2016

When you sell your car, you need to tell the DVLA or risk being fined £1,000. We explain how it all works and how sort your road tax when selling a car.

Where’s my spare wheel?

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 2 March 2018

One of the least-popular trends in modern cars design is the almost total disappearance of the traditional full-size spare tyre / spare wheel. But what does this mean to drivers?

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Hidden reasons for MOT failures and how to avoid them

Car maintenance Warranty Direct - 8 October 2018

(sponsored) Earlier this year, major changes to the MOT test regarding the way faults and problems are classified were made.

Redex fuel additive trial: the verdict

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 4 September 2018

I’ve just finished a three-month trial of Redex fuel system additives to see if I could feel any increase in my car’s performance or fuel economy (sponsored).

How does the UK number plate system work?

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 14 August 2018

Many people find the British number plate system bewildering. The Car Expert explains how it all works and what all the letters and numbers really mean.

The five best weekend road trips in the UK

Driving Warranty Direct - 31 July 2018

(sponsored) To give you a taste of what the UK has to offer, Warranty Direct shares its top picks for a memorable road trip.

Redex trial progress report

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 19 July 2018

I'm running a three-month trial of Redex fuel system additives to see if I can notice any improvements in my car's performance or fuel economy (sponsored).

Average car costs more than £160 per month to run

Car buying advice Stuart Masson - 19 June 2018

A new report has calculated that the average UK motorist spends £162 per month on running their car – not including the cost of the car itself.

Redex fuel additive long-term trial

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 9 June 2018

I'm undertaking a three-month trial of Redex fuel additives in my Mazda MX-5 to see if I can find any improvements in performance or economy (sponsored).

All about AdBlue

Car ownership advice Curtis Hutchinson - 5 June 2018

If you drive a diesel car registered since 2014, you might see a warning light indicating that an AdBlue top-up is required. But what exactly is AdBlue?

BIK tax to rise next month

Car industry news Michael Dalton - 19 March 2018

Company car drivers are being reminded that benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates will increase across the board starting next month.

Where’s my spare wheel?

Car ownership advice Stuart Masson - 2 March 2018

One of the least-popular trends in modern cars design is the almost total disappearance of the traditional full-size spare tyre / spare wheel. But what does this mean to drivers?

Tracking tech to get you out of a jam

Car ownership advice Michael Dalton - 16 February 2018

The rising threat of criminals using GPS/GSM jamming technology to block systems designed to track stolen cars has become an issue for car owners when making security system choices.

How to fight the keyless entry thieves

Car ownership advice Andrew Charman - 27 November 2017

Security experts are offering advice to motorists as fears grow of thieves targeting keyless entry systems to steal cars from driveways.And remarkably in an...

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