Car Advice, Guides & Reviews

Honest car advice from our Barnsley team: buying and selling guides, running costs, MOT and servicing tips, car finance explained and aftercare.

Buying a used car for towing in Barnsley: weights, licence rules and checks

Buying a used car for towing in Barnsley: weights, licence rules and checks

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Electric vs Plug-In Hybrid Range: What Is the Difference?

How range works on electric cars, plug-in hybrids and other hybrids, why real-world range is lower than official figures, and how to get more from a charge.

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Is Electric Car Insurance Getting Cheaper?

Is Electric Car Insurance Getting Cheaper?

Why electric car insurance has been falling, what still pushes premiums up, and the other running costs to weigh up before you switch to an EV.

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The UK's Most Popular Car Colours and What They Mean for Resale

The UK's Most Popular Car Colours and What They Mean for Resale

Which car colours are most popular in the UK, which shades are growing, and how colour affects resale value, cleaning and everyday ownership.

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Is It Worth Buying a Used Electric Car?

Is It Worth Buying a Used Electric Car?

Whether a used electric car makes sense for you, covering prices, battery life, running costs, charging and the checks to make before you buy.

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How UK Car Brand Popularity Has Changed Over 20 Years

From Ford and Vauxhall to Kia, Toyota, MG and BYD: how the UK car market has shifted over two decades and what it means for used car buyers.

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Which Cars Hold Their Value Best in the UK?

Which Cars Hold Their Value Best in the UK?

What makes a car hold its value, which models tend to depreciate slowly, and simple steps to protect your car's resale value when you come to sell.

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Nissan Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson: Which Used SUV Suits You?

Nissan Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson: Which Used SUV Suits You?

How the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson compare as used family SUVs, covering space, hybrid options, running costs and what to check before buying.

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Best Used Family Cars for the School Run

Best Used Family Cars for the School Run

Used cars that make the school run easier, from the Qashqai to the Octavia Estate, plus what parents should check for space, safety and short trips.

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Five Reliable Used Cars for Barnsley Drivers

Five Reliable Used Cars for Barnsley Drivers

Five used cars that suit Barnsley roads, from small hatchbacks for town to family SUVs for longer commutes, plus what to check before you buy.

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