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The marquee event of November’s Las Vegas F1 GP will surpass even the annual Monaco race in terms of glitz, glamour and money on next year’s sporting calendar. Although Sin City hosted the Caesars Palace Grands Prix in 1981 and 1982, they crashed and burned. Yet next year will be …

Towing a caravan might seem like an attractive holiday option of late, as the cost of living has everyone tightening their belts and making international holidays seem rather an indulgence. But towing a caravan isn’t always that simple, so we’ve put together a little guide to towing capacities so you …

Being able to buy and run a car on a budget is probably more important than ever before for most people today. So we’ve put together our top tips for buying and running a car on a budget. Plan your budget Your budget will have the most influence over what …

Why use a tow bar adapter? People use tow bar plug sockets to connect the lights on their vehicle to the lighting board on their caravan, trailer or bike rack. This means that when you indicate or brake, the lights on the trailer, rack or caravan will also illuminate. This …

Leasing a car has been popular in the UK for many years with many people choosing this method over a traditional vehicle purchase. Many use this approach as a way to lease luxury cars including brands such as Tesla, BMW and Porsche. Over the past few years, however, the UK …

Your photocard driving licence probably contains a lot more information than you think, which is why it’s a good idea to check it every now and again. Here, mustard.co.uk, comparison site for cheap car insurance in the UK, explains how to check your licence and  why it’s important to do …

Runflat tyres have their pros and cons. We road tested a new set of Falken “extended mobility tyres” to find out for ourselves… Unless you have access to state-of-the-art tyre evaluation facilities, there’s no better time to road test new rubber than a straight swap with an existing set on …

It goes without saying that your car wouldn’t go very far without the fuel that powers it. The fuel plays a vital role in the combustion process. A precise mixture of fuel and air is ignited inside the engine cylinders, creating the energy needed to propel the car. The fuel …

Every March 1 and September 1 in the UK the date identifier on new car number plates changes. So, this September the current ’22’ plate (eg AB22 CDE) will change to ’72’ (eg AB72 CDE). Traditionally, more new cars were sold in March and September than the rest of the …

By Mark Powell, Business Unit Director at Broughton Lubricants Working on a classic car is an endlessly rewarding hobby, whether you have significant experience with older engines or are picking things up as you go. If you are restoring a vintage vehicle to make it road-worthy, intending to display it …