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.

Car Warranties Explained: What Is Covered and What Is Not

How manufacturer, battery and used car warranties work, what they usually cover and exclude, and how to keep your warranty valid.

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Will Manual Cars Disappear? What Drivers Need to Know

Why manual gearboxes are becoming rarer, whether you can still buy one, and how manual and automatic cars compare for cost, control and licences.

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Getting Your Car Ready for Summer: Six Simple Checks

Six quick checks to get your car ready for summer: tyres, coolant, air conditioning, battery, fluids and paintwork, plus what to carry on long trips.

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Car Engine Sizes Explained: Which Engine Size Do You Need?

What engine size means, which sizes suit which kinds of driving, how turbos and hybrids change things, and how engine size affects running costs.

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Car Buying Questions Answered: New or Used, Finance, Paperwork

Straight answers to the questions car buyers ask most: new or used, ways to pay, test drives, fair prices, insurance and the paperwork to expect.

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How to Choose a Family Car: Space, Safety and Running Costs

A practical checklist for choosing a family car: seats, child seats, boot space, safety ratings, fuel type, running costs and what to test.

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E10 Petrol Explained: Can Your Car Use It?

What E10 petrol is, how to check whether your car can use it, what happens if you use it by mistake, and how it affects fuel economy.

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Timing Belt or Timing Chain: Differences, Pros, Cons and Upkeep

How timing belts and timing chains differ, the pros and cons of each, warning signs of wear, and what to check on a used car.

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Ford BlueCruise Explained: How Hands-Free Motorway Driving Works

What Ford BlueCruise is, how hands-free driving works on approved UK motorways, what it is not, and what to check on a used Ford that has it.

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Best Driving Roads Near Barnsley, and a Few Worth the Trip

The best scenic drives near Barnsley, from the Snake Pass to Holme Moss, plus longer road trips and tips for driving them safely.

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