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Motoring can be complicated at times, leaving many searching for guidance and answers to various topics and commonly asked questions. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or maintain your car, or just fancy an interesting read, our team of expert contributors have researched and written an array of articles to help out.

Our topics include:

Buying Guides
Owner's Guides
Selling Guides
Driving Guides
Hybrid and Electric Guides
Insight
History
Spotlight
Lifestyle
Finance

Buying Guides

Thinking about buying a car or van but not sure where to start? From explaining the different types of finance available, to highlighting the best vehicles within each segment, our buying guide blog section covers a variety of topics related to the purchase of a vehicle.

Latest Buying Guides

With hybrid cars receiving a boom in popularity, we've selected ten of the best used hybrid hatchbacks to help you find your next car.

Practical, spacious and comfortable, we take a look at 10 of the best automatic family cars to help in your search for your next car.

We highlight the top 10 best small cars to buy in 2025, including the Ford Puma, Hyundai i10, and Dacia Sandero.

We explore the key times to buy a car and what you can expect from the new and used car market throughout the year.

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Owner's Guides

Owning a car or van comes with a range of responsibilities that can often be confusing. MOTs to road tax and everything in between, our Owner's Guides section helps you understand a variety of aspects of vehicle ownership.

Latest Owner's Guides

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Taking your car off the road? Discover how to apply for a SORN, when it’s needed, and how to get your vehicle back on the road smoothly and legally.

This article explores the various ways you can repair your vehicle's paint chips, minor dents, and scratches at home and provides a list of tools needed.

Learn about the most appropriate footwear for driving, and what shoes you should avoid for a safe and efficient journey.

This blog article gives useful insight into the warning lights that may appear on your Toyota's dashboard.

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Selling Guides

So, the time has come to exchange your vehicle for something newer. Or maybe you just want to sell it for good? Our selling guide section covers all things related to selling your vehicle to help you understand what options you have when parting ways with your motor.

Latest Selling Guides

Looking to sell your car with current outstanding finance? We detail a few ways you can do just that in this handy guide.

Learn the essential steps and methods for selling your car quickly and successfully, from preparation to finalising the sale.

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Part exchanging a vehicle with outstanding finance is simple. This article will guide you through the steps and the documents you'll need.

Looking to sell your car privately but unsure if it's the right method of sale for you? Our guide will help you make a decision.

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Driving Guides

Whether you're new to driving or vastly experienced, there are plenty of challenges that you need to overcome while out on the road. Our Driving Guide section is home to a range of articles to help you when behind the wheel.

Latest Driving Guides

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Thinking of going electric? Here's everything you need to know about driving an electric car to help you feel more confident behind the wheel.

Confused as to which driver's licence you need to drive a van? This article explains the licence categories and explores the vans that are suitable for you.

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Skidding is where your car loses control and goes into a slide. Learn what causes it and how to prevent it from occurring.

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Learn how to control your car in tight spaces and what you need to do to pass each manoeuvre as part of your driving test.

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Hybrid and Electric Guides

Hybrid and electric cars have had a huge increase in popularity in recent years, and naturally, this rising interest comes with a variety of questions. Our Hybrid and Electric section answers these questions, provides help with charging and owning an electric car, and highlights some of the best currently available.

Latest Hybrid and Electric Guides

With hybrid cars receiving a boom in popularity, we've selected ten of the best used hybrid hatchbacks to help you find your next car.

Discover the pros and cons of electric cars and find out whether an EV is the right choice for your lifestyle.

We compare a used Renault ZOE and Nissan LEAF to determine which car offers better practicality, features, and overall performance.

Due to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, there are now plenty of great examples to choose from on the used car market.

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Insight

At Evans Halshaw, we understand that there's more to motoring than simply buying, selling and maintaining your vehicle. In our Insight section, we study a wide variety of motor-related topics and uncover interesting points to discuss with your friends.

Latest Insights

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We've ranked the most scenic and accessible road trips across the UK based on key EV-friendly factors.

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Ever wondered how car trackers work and why should consider investing in one? This guide has you covered.

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Explore how self-driving cars work, their benefits, challenges, and what the future holds for autonomous vehicles.

The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test was introduced to measure vehicle emissions, using real-world driving to gauge how clean new cars really are.

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History

Since their introduction many moons ago, cars and vans have become a pivotal means of travel for many around the world. In our History section, we take a look at the heritage of some of the world's most iconic brands and their models.

Latest History Articles

We take a look at the important milestones in the history and evolution of the motorcar.

We take a look at back on one of the most notorious fast Ford models to ever exist, the iconic Sierra RS Cosworth.

The history of one of the most notorious super saloons to exist; the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton.

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Nissan catered to very different markets during the 1990s, as you can discover here.

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Spotlight

In our Spotlight articles, we take a deep dive into iconic cars and explain their rise to success and what features make them stand out from the competition.

Latest Spotlight Articles

Another 'Fast Ford' icon, the Escort Cosworth proved you could actually fail, but still become a legend.

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In this Spotlight article, we take a look at the Hyundai i20 N, is it the perfect little pocket rocket?

Another interesting car from Citroën's past. The DS3 Racing had quite the recipe and gave a nod to the brand's rally dominance.

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Lifestyle

From games for your children to play while on a long road trip, to automotive gift ideas for petrolheads, our Lifestyle section is home to a wide range of interesting articles.

Latest Lifestyle Articles

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Here are some tips for travelling with your dog in the summer

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Learn how to safely travel with a dog in the car with this helpful guide.

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Learn how to keep your dog cool when travelling in the car.

Here are some tips for travelling with your cat in the car.

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Finance

Are you in the market for a brand-new car or van with flexible finance options to spread the cost? Or would you simply like to know more about the various finance choices available? Our finance blog section is home to a range of helpful advice to help you understand vehicle financing.

Latest Finance Articles

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When you purchase a car on finance, there's a risk of ending up with negative equity. This guide will explain in detail what negative equity is and how to avoid it.

We explain the process behind agreeing to a lease deal to help you understand if it's right for you.

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Having a guarantor can increase the chances of having a car loan approved. This guide walks you through the pros and cons of having a guarantor.

Wondering whether you can change your car whilst in an existing finance agreement? Discover your option in this handy guide.

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