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.

Five Used Family Cars Worth Considering

Five family cars that make sensible used buys, from the Ford Puma to the seven-seat Kia Sorento, and what to check for child seats, space and safety.

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Best Used Convertibles: Which Soft-Top or Hardtop to Buy

Five used convertibles worth a look, from the Mazda MX-5 to the Mercedes SLK, plus what to check on the roof before you buy one.

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How to Sell Your Car: 10 Practical Tips

Ten practical steps to sell your car for a fair price: valuing it, preparing it, advertising it, staying safe on payment and telling the DVLA.

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BYD Seal: A Used Buyer's Guide to the Electric Saloon

What the BYD Seal is like, how it compares with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, and what to check before buying one used.

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Is the £500 Car Gone? What Cheap Used Cars Really Cost

Is the £500 Car Gone? What Cheap Used Cars Really Cost

Why very cheap used cars are harder to find, the risks of a £500 car, and how to check a budget car properly before you buy it.

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Switching to Electric in South Yorkshire: Rules, Grants and Charging

Switching to Electric in South Yorkshire: Rules, Grants and Charging

What the 2030 and 2035 rules mean for drivers, how the Electric Car Grant works, what EV owners pay in tax and how to plan charging.

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Classic Cars in South Yorkshire: Tax, MOT and Clean Air Zone Rules

Classic Cars in South Yorkshire: Tax, MOT and Clean Air Zone Rules

What the rules say about driving a classic car in South Yorkshire, including the historic vehicle tax class, MOT exemption and Sheffield's CAZ.

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What to Do After a Car Accident: Your Legal Duties and Next Steps

What to Do After a Car Accident: Your Legal Duties and Next Steps

What the law requires after a collision, when to call the police, what details to swap, and how to deal with your insurer and repairs.

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Modifying Your Car: What Is Legal and What to Tell Your Insurer

Modifying Your Car: What Is Legal and What to Tell Your Insurer

The rules on common car modifications, when you must tell DVLA and your insurer, and what to check when buying or selling a modified car.

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Can You Sell a Car Without a V5C Log Book?

Can You Sell a Car Without a V5C Log Book?

Whether you can sell a car without its V5C, how to tell DVLA, how to get a replacement and what paperwork helps buyers trust the sale.

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