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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

Ford Fiesta ST in Green and Vauxhall Corsa in Blue Comparison

We pitch two iconic superminis against each other in a used car battle, to see which would be the ideal used car for you.

We explore the key differences between the BMW X1 and X3, covering design, performance, practicality, and value to help you make an informed decision.

Dark blue Volkswagen Tiguan and burgundy Volkswagen Touareg driving in the country side

We compare a used Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Touareg to determine which car offers better practicality, features, and overall performance.

There are a variety of sports cars available under £10,000, but which are the best? Let's find out.

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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

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.

Warning light appeared on the dashboard of your Skoda? Fear not, discover what it means, and what to do about it in this guide.

Light appeared on your Volkswagen's dashboard? Discover what it means and what to do next in this handy guide.

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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

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

Man in shirt and tie high-fiving a woman wearing a blazer and white shirt

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.

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

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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

Country Road with Tyre Marks Caused By Skid

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

Woman Completing Reverse Parking Manoeuvre

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.

Car stuck in the mud? Learn actionable tips and tricks to get your vehicle back on the road in this handy guide.

This thorough guide explores the best tips for driving safely, and lists what you should and shouldn't do in order to avoid accidents.

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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

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

Are you considering going electric with your next motor? We highlight the best small electric cars on the market.

Take a look at the best full hybrid, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles available on the Motability Scheme for disabled drivers.

Electric SUVs are some of the best-selling vehicles in the UK. This article explores a selection of electric SUVs that offer a great cost and benefit.

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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

Close up of someone holding a grey fob next to a white car

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

Render of a driverless car interior driving down a country road from the backseat perspective

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.

Learn all about cat's eyes, also known as reflective road studs, and how they improve nighttime driving safety.

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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.

Red Nissan 300ZX rear quarter shot, parked on a beach

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

Small dog sitting in carry cage, which is in the back of a car

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

White and black dog sitting in the backseat of a car

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

Family parked next to beach, enjoying the sun

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

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

Personal leasing is a great way to acquire a brand-new car. In this article, we highlight the best lease deals including hybrid and electric cars.

Unsure how car finance works? We explore the options available to help you decide which is the right fit for you.

Taking a look at some of the best van leasing deals currently available from the UK's most popular van manufacturers.

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