There’s a wealth of important information on car number plates, but in short they make up a combination of letters and numbers to tell you when and where a particular car was registered. Although number plates have long-been used to identify vehicles, the current system that is being used came into place in 2001.

There are lots of reasons why this car may be for you; perhaps you care about the environment, and want to reduce your carbon footprint, or maybe you’re just in it to save some money? Either way, this car, which runs at 67.2MPG, is certainly a good option. There are actually lots of different cars which can drive with great fuel efficiency, although that doesn’t mean that they are a better option. With the Citroen C1, you get a vehicle which has been tried and tested on the market by thousands of individuals; it’s an okay car, and it’s cheap as well. But if you’re after a vehicle which has truly incredible fuel efficiency, then having a car designed specifically for that purpose is a good start. The process required...

When you pick up a hire car you’ll need to make sure you have your driving licence and deposit. For best practice, you should always take your booking confirmation. Most companies require a credit card for deposit purposes, so if you don’t own one, be sure to check with the company that they accept other forms of payment such as debit card or cash. Once this initial paperwork is done the agent will (if he hasn’t done so already) bring the car round to the front for you. This is where it pays to be extremely vigilant. You need to walk around the car – inside and out – to inspect for any damage from the smallest scratch! Anything you find should be noted on the paperwork BEFORE you drive...

If you are considering a sports-y, strong Jaguar the new F-type Coupé could be for you. There are three models starting of course with the standard model will still give the 3.0 litre engine a good push, giving you 335 bhp and getting you from 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds. It also has an electronically limited top speed of 161 mph. Spend a bit more from your money jar and you’ll be able to get the top dog – the F-type Coupé R. This 5.0 litre, supercharged V8 engine that gives you over 542bhp will take your breath away. Your pull of will be faster as this impressive engine will get you to 60mph in just 4.0 seconds! This model also benefits from the bespoke suspension set up and vectoring system...

Dealerships or any salesman will more often than not put their worst deal on the table as a starting point. Whether you’re buying the car outright or buying on finance. They hope for the perfect gullible buyer to walk through their doors and just pay the asking price. Don’t be one of them! Use their tactics back at them and haggle! They’ll want a deposit to order the car, NEGOTIATE! Really they just need it as a temporary down payment till you sign the finance agreement, then they’ve got you anyway… So why not push the limits a bit, what’s the worst that can happen? If they hesitate and say they’ll need to run it passed their manager, this is where you need to stick to your guns. The first...