22 Nov 2019

Don’t worry about power and torque

6 years ago 2

It’s the first thing most car makers quote when boasting about their latest model and it’s also almost completely pointless – Power and torque explained.

Robert Pepper
20 Nov 2019

How to change a car headlight globe

6 years ago 3 1

Changing a headlight globe is a simple DIY job that anyone can tackle.

Alex Rae 3
18 Nov 2019

Why does my suspension squeak and rattle?

6 years ago 0 0

Good suspension has many attributes, one of which is quietness. But does your suspension squeak and rattle? Here’s why.

Robert Pepper 0
DIY diagnostics
15 Nov 2019

Best OBD2 diagnostics apps for iOS and Android

6 years ago 0

With smartphones getting smarter and app makers tapping into ever more exclusive areas, performing DIY vehicle diagnostic tests just got a whole lot easier.

Practical Motoring
14 Nov 2019

Top tips to buy a seven-seat SUV

6 years ago 14 19

Buying a seven-seat SUV and don’t know what to look for? Here is everything you need to know when buying a seven-seat SUV.

Robert Pepper 14
14 Nov 2019

What’s the best piece of car advice you’ve ever been given?

6 years ago 17 0

It was Oscar Wilde who wrote, “I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.”

Jane Speechley 17
13 Nov 2019

Common automotive acronyms explained

6 years ago 1 0

We explain the most common automotive acronyms.

Practical Motoring 1
LC200 towing caravan
07 Nov 2019

Top 5 towing myths you should know

6 years ago 4 62

Towing a trailer is simple until it all goes wrong, and that might be avoided by not believing some of these myths…

Robert Pepper 4
Buying a new or used car
04 Nov 2019

Buying a new car vs used

6 years ago 0

Should you buy a new car or something a year or two old? We explain what you need to know.

Practical Motoring
Does an adaptive gearbox really learn how you drive
30 Oct 2019

Does an adaptive gearbox really learn how you drive?

6 years ago 1

Thanks to car marketing hype plenty of people believe an adaptive gearbox can learn the way you drive, and it does but it’s not quite as cut and dried as all that.

Robert Pepper
in-car etiquette
28 Oct 2019

Nine simple car etiquette rules

6 years ago 9 3

Most of us understand the importance of good manners in everyday life – not least of all because we’ve had them drummed into us from a young age…

Jane Speechley 9
07 Oct 2019

Should your SUV be all-wheel drive or two-wheel drive?

6 years ago 6 3

FWD vs AWD: So you want to buy an SUV but aren’t sure if it should be a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Here’s what the difference is and if it should matter to you.

Robert Pepper 6
01 Oct 2019

How to steer a car – Part 2

6 years ago 0

The steering systems in cars have moved on quickly, but has your steering technique kept pace? This is how you turn a steering wheel, the right way.

Robert Pepper
23 Sep 2019

How to steer a car – Part 1

6 years ago 3

Steering is one of the most important skills when driving. Pity most of us were not taught the right way to do it.

Robert Pepper
16 Sep 2019

How to overtake on country roads… the right way

6 years ago 10 492

Single-lane overtaking is about the most dangerous manoeuvre the average car driver will attempt, so here’s how to do it right.

Robert Pepper 10
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