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.

Servicing Cars, Vans and Pick-Ups: What Each One Needs

Servicing Cars, Vans and Pick-Ups: What Each One Needs

What a routine service covers, how servicing a van or pick-up differs from a car, and why skipping a service usually costs more in the long run.

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Car Maintenance Checklist: Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal Checks

Car Maintenance Checklist: Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal Checks

A simple car maintenance checklist covering weekly tyre and light checks, monthly fluid checks, seasonal jobs, and when your service and MOT are due.

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Buying a Car Locally: Why It Helps Before and After the Sale

Buying a Car Locally: Why It Helps Before and After the Sale

Why buying a used car from a dealer near home makes viewing, test drives and after-sale help easier, plus your rights and what to ask before you buy.

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WLTP vs Real-World EV Range: Why They Differ

WLTP vs Real-World EV Range: Why They Differ

What the official WLTP range figure means, why real-world electric car range is usually lower, and simple ways to get closer to the official number.

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Is It Time to Change Your Car? Five Signs to Look For

Is It Time to Change Your Car? Five Signs to Look For

How to tell when it makes sense to change your car, from rising repair bills and running costs to a lifestyle the car no longer fits.

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Switching From Electric Back to Petrol: What Changes?

Switching From Electric Back to Petrol: What Changes?

Why some drivers go back to petrol after an electric car, and what changes with refuelling, servicing, running costs and the drive.

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Renault 5 E-Tech or MINI Cooper E: Which Small EV Suits You?

Renault 5 E-Tech or MINI Cooper E: Which Small EV Suits You?

How the Renault 5 E-Tech and MINI Cooper E compare on space, driving, range and value, and which suits different drivers.

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Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?

Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?

An honest look at the environmental impact of electric cars, from battery production and mining to electricity sources and recycling.

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Buying a Used Tesla Model Y: What to Check

Why the Tesla Model Y is a popular used electric SUV, its strengths and weak points, and the checks to make before you buy one.

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Home or Public EV Charging: Which Is Best, and How to Save

The pros and cons of charging an electric car at home or on the public network, plus simple ways to make overnight charging cheaper.

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