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When a car won't start, the cause is usually one of three components. Learn how each works, how they…

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Run through these key questions and checks before you agree to any car finance contract — whether it…

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Tyres, fluids, lights, and more — a practical checklist to work through before heading out on any lo…

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Battery, Alternator, and Starter: The Three Parts Behind Every Engine Start
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Battery, Alternator, and Starter: The Three Parts Behind Every Engine Start

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min read · Jan 22, 2023

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Car Maintenance Brake Pads, Rotors, and Calipers: How Your Car's Braking System Actually Works

Brake Pads, Rotors, and Calipers: How Your Car's Braking System Actually Works

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Sep 21, 2024
Car Maintenance Car Fluids at a Glance: Coolant, Brake Fluid, Power Steering, and More

Car Fluids at a Glance: Coolant, Brake Fluid, Power Steering, and More

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 7, 2024
Car Maintenance Car Maintenance Decoded: What Every New Driver Actually Needs to Know

Car Maintenance Decoded: What Every New Driver Actually Needs to Know

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 9 min · Apr 30, 2023
Car Maintenance DIY Car Maintenance vs Taking It to a Mechanic: Knowing Where the Line Is

DIY Car Maintenance vs Taking It to a Mechanic: Knowing Where the Line Is

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Oct 5, 2025
Car Maintenance Engine Oil Grades, Intervals, and the Myths That Cost Drivers Money

Engine Oil Grades, Intervals, and the Myths That Cost Drivers Money

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Oct 29, 2025
Car Maintenance Habits That Quietly Wear Out a Car Faster Than Normal Use

Habits That Quietly Wear Out a Car Faster Than Normal Use

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Sep 27, 2025
Car Maintenance How to Check Your Tyre Pressure — and Why the Number on the Tyre Sidewall Isn't the Right One

How to Check Your Tyre Pressure — and Why the Number on the Tyre Sidewall Isn't the Right One

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Feb 5, 2026
Car Maintenance Keeping a Car Maintenance Log — and Why It Pays Off When You Least Expect It

Keeping a Car Maintenance Log — and Why It Pays Off When You Least Expect It

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · May 9, 2025
Car Maintenance Reading Your Car's Service Schedule Without Feeling Lost

Reading Your Car's Service Schedule Without Feeling Lost

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Jun 28, 2023
Car Maintenance Synthetic vs Conventional Motor Oil: What the Difference Means in Practice

Synthetic vs Conventional Motor Oil: What the Difference Means in Practice

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 5 min · Feb 11, 2023
Car Maintenance Talking to a Mechanic With Confidence: What to Ask, What to Write Down, and When to Get a Second Opinion

Talking to a Mechanic With Confidence: What to Ask, What to Write Down, and When to Get a Second Opinion

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Aug 30, 2025
Car Maintenance The Numbers on Your Dashboard Warning Lights — and What They're Telling You

The Numbers on Your Dashboard Warning Lights — and What They're Telling You

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 19, 2024
Car Maintenance The Seasonal Car Check: What to Inspect Before Winter and Summer Driving

The Seasonal Car Check: What to Inspect Before Winter and Summer Driving

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 5, 2026
Car Maintenance Tyre Rotation vs Wheel Alignment: Two Separate Jobs That Are Often Confused

Tyre Rotation vs Wheel Alignment: Two Separate Jobs That Are Often Confused

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 15, 2025
Car Maintenance Why Ignoring Small Car Problems Usually Makes Them Bigger

Why Ignoring Small Car Problems Usually Makes Them Bigger

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 5 min · Jan 27, 2025
Car Costs & Finance Before You Sign a Car Finance Deal: A Pre-Commitment Checklist

Before You Sign a Car Finance Deal: A Pre-Commitment Checklist

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 2, 2026
Car Costs & Finance Building a Realistic Monthly Car Budget from Scratch

Building a Realistic Monthly Car Budget from Scratch

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Jul 29, 2023
Car Costs & Finance Buying a Car Outright vs Financing It: A Balanced Look

Buying a Car Outright vs Financing It: A Balanced Look

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 9, 2024
Car Costs & Finance Car Depreciation: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Budget

Car Depreciation: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Budget

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Nov 11, 2024
Car Costs & Finance Car Finance Explained: PCP, HP, and Personal Loans Side by Side

Car Finance Explained: PCP, HP, and Personal Loans Side by Side

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 9 min · Feb 19, 2023
Car Costs & Finance Car Finance Myths That Trip Up Young Buyers

Car Finance Myths That Trip Up Young Buyers

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Oct 25, 2023
Car Costs & Finance Car Ownership Finances: A Starting Point for Young Adults

Car Ownership Finances: A Starting Point for Young Adults

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · May 26, 2023
Car Costs & Finance Hidden Charges in Car Finance Agreements Worth Reading Twice

Hidden Charges in Car Finance Agreements Worth Reading Twice

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · May 17, 2026
Car Costs & Finance How Your Credit Score Shapes the Car Finance Deals Available to You

How Your Credit Score Shapes the Car Finance Deals Available to You

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Jul 28, 2025
Car Costs & Finance Keeping Running Costs Down: Sensible Habits for Everyday Car Ownership

Keeping Running Costs Down: Sensible Habits for Everyday Car Ownership

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Jun 4, 2024
Car Costs & Finance Key Car Ownership Terms Every Young Driver Should Know

Key Car Ownership Terms Every Young Driver Should Know

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 27, 2023
Car Costs & Finance New Car vs Used Car: Weighing the Financial Trade-Offs

New Car vs Used Car: Weighing the Financial Trade-Offs

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 30, 2024
Car Costs & Finance PCP vs Hire Purchase: Which Finance Structure Works for Young Drivers?

PCP vs Hire Purchase: Which Finance Structure Works for Young Drivers?

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · May 16, 2025
Car Costs & Finance The True Cost of Owning a Car (Beyond the Sticker Price)

The True Cost of Owning a Car (Beyond the Sticker Price)

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Apr 15, 2024
Car Costs & Finance What First-Time Car Buyers Frequently Get Wrong About Finance

What First-Time Car Buyers Frequently Get Wrong About Finance

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 5 min · Feb 1, 2024
Car Costs & Finance Why Car Insurance Costs So Much in Your Twenties

Why Car Insurance Costs So Much in Your Twenties

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Mar 27, 2025
Driving & Safety Before Every Long Road Trip, Run Through This Pre-Drive Checklist

Before Every Long Road Trip, Run Through This Pre-Drive Checklist

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 10, 2024
Driving & Safety Car Safety Ratings and What They Actually Measure

Car Safety Ratings and What They Actually Measure

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · May 6, 2024
Driving & Safety Defensive Driving: The Mental Habits That Prevent Most Accidents

Defensive Driving: The Mental Habits That Prevent Most Accidents

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Oct 29, 2025
Driving & Safety Distractions Behind the Wheel: Which Ones Drivers Most Underestimate

Distractions Behind the Wheel: Which Ones Drivers Most Underestimate

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Jul 31, 2023
Driving & Safety Manual vs Automatic Transmission: How Each Affects Your Control in Difficult Conditions

Manual vs Automatic Transmission: How Each Affects Your Control in Difficult Conditions

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 3, 2025
Driving & Safety Motorway Driving for the First Time: What Nobody Warns You About

Motorway Driving for the First Time: What Nobody Warns You About

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Sep 17, 2025
Driving & Safety Night Driving Is Harder Than It Looks — Here's Why

Night Driving Is Harder Than It Looks — Here's Why

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 8 min · Nov 10, 2024
Driving & Safety Parallel Parking Without the Panic: Breaking Down the Technique

Parallel Parking Without the Panic: Breaking Down the Technique

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Nov 10, 2023
Driving & Safety Reading Road Conditions: Rain, Ice, Fog, and How to Adjust

Reading Road Conditions: Rain, Ice, Fog, and How to Adjust

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Jul 20, 2023
Driving & Safety Safe Following Distance: Why Two Seconds Is the Floor, Not the Rule

Safe Following Distance: Why Two Seconds Is the Floor, Not the Rule

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 5 min · Oct 20, 2025
Driving & Safety Speed Limits, Stopping Distances, and Following Gaps: The Numbers New Drivers Mix Up

Speed Limits, Stopping Distances, and Following Gaps: The Numbers New Drivers Mix Up

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · May 27, 2026
Driving & Safety Stopping Distance Isn't Just About Speed

Stopping Distance Isn't Just About Speed

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 9 min · May 10, 2024
Driving & Safety The Hidden Costs of Aggressive Driving — On Safety and Your Car

The Hidden Costs of Aggressive Driving — On Safety and Your Car

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 24, 2024
Driving & Safety Tyre Myths That Could Actually Get You Into Trouble

Tyre Myths That Could Actually Get You Into Trouble

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Nov 23, 2023
Driving & Safety What Happens to Your Body During a Long Drive

What Happens to Your Body During a Long Drive

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 7 min · Mar 25, 2023
Driving & Safety What the Dashboard Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You

What the Dashboard Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You

By Car Ownership Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 1, 2023