The cost of vehicles has risen considerably and so buying a car that is suitable and large enough for a family is a massive outlay for anyone. It is important therefore that before buying a car some research is carried out to ensure that the car is right for you and your family. With the rising cost of fuel, one of the main features that anyone buying a vehicle currently will be looking at is fuel economy. This is especially important if you tend to make lots of short journeys say for example on the school run or transporting the children to clubs and sports venues so look for the figures for urban driving and remember that these figures are sometimes exaggerated by car manufacturers or obtained in ideal conditions....

Driving has very quickly become and expensive past time, with price of fuel, car repairs, serving and insurance going up it is no wonder that people are looking at ways in which they can reduce their motoring costs. Saving money on fuel is one of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce your outgoings for your vehicle. But not only do you need to show around for the best prices at the pump you may also need to change your driving style. Driving at higher revs does use up more fuel which in turn will have you running to the pump more often. Driving an automatic means that the car will change gear for you as you accelerate or slow down but sometimes automatics can be a little slow off...

As the cost of living generally and motoring costs in particular continue to rise, people are looking for ways to reduce the cost of car insurance that can be huge especially for younger drivers. Shopping around for the best deal is essential if you are going to get value for money. Insurers rarely give long term customers the cheapest deal so it is important not to let the policy auto renew but rather to search for a better price even if you approach your existing insurer to see whether they can match any new quote. Paying your policy premiums annually rather than in instalments can save money as some insurers charge an APR of 25% for paying monthly. It may be worth putting the insurance premium cost on a 0%...

Many people are now choosing an electric car when they are considering changing their vehicle as the prices begin to be within the reach of the average person and the cost of fuel has increased so much. Looking after the electric car battery is vital to problem-free motoring so what are the key things electric car owners should know? Although fast charging is necessary in some circumstances, regular use should be avoided as fast charging presses large amounts of current into the batteries over a short period of time which can strain the battery and cause them to have a reduced life. When possible avoid keeping the vehicle at full charge unless you are going on a long journey but rather change the settings so that the car charges to...

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident then you may worry about the cots of going through the insurance. IF you have hit someone else’s car and caused damage, then they are likely to go through your insurance to make a claim. If you have not protected your no claims then this will mean you lose them but if you choose not to claim for damage to your car then you will not have to pay any excesses. Before deciding whether to claim for damage to your car you need to think about the cost implications as well as the time it is going to take to get you back on the road. If you have an excess then this needs to be taken in to...